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shellesspace's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
What a weird, gross, confusing ride. I knew going into Harrow the Ninth that it was more complex than Gideon, but I had no idea I would be lost for the entire book.
I want to start by saying I adore Tamsyn Muir’s beautiful writing and hilarious dialogue. It took me a minute to get used to the 3rd person narrative, but once I did I loved it.
I’m amazed by how detailed the world Muir has created…but felt like we were only given a glimpse of it. After two books I still feel like I’ve only seen the front hall closet of a massive mansion. Which after two books is not ideal. I had trouble connecting, and ultimately caring about the actual plot. Which brought down my enjoyment of the book.
I am curious to see what Nona the Ninth holds and maybe it will answers the many nagging questions I still have.
What a weird, gross, confusing ride. I knew going into Harrow the Ninth that it was more complex than Gideon, but I had no idea I would be lost for the entire book.
I want to start by saying I adore Tamsyn Muir’s beautiful writing and hilarious dialogue. It took me a minute to get used to the 3rd person narrative, but once I did I loved it.
I’m amazed by how detailed the world Muir has created…but felt like we were only given a glimpse of it. After two books I still feel like I’ve only seen the front hall closet of a massive mansion. Which after two books is not ideal. I had trouble connecting, and ultimately caring about the actual plot. Which brought down my enjoyment of the book.
I am curious to see what Nona the Ninth holds and maybe it will answers the many nagging questions I still have.
hahaz's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
diredreamings's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
juan_adhd_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have no words for what I just read, mostly because I was and still am largely confused (in the best way possible). This was absolutely phenomenal, and I’m not afraid to call it a masterpiece, because I’m still completely in awe at how a person was able to think of and craft this too convoluted universe, how they were able to gaslight and outright lie to their readers, and still end up writing this action packed, gut wrenching and hilariously macabre work of art.
I think I’ll need to read this book and it’s predecessor at least ten more times to even begin to comprehend what I just read, all the clues that were laid out for the truth, and all the subtle jokes I might have missed.
I would say that I can’t wait to read the next book in the series, but in truth my brain feels like it has run a marathon, and I’m not yet quite ready to begin with a triathlon. Until I muster the bravery to pick up Nona the Ninth, I’ll just wish a happy Pride month to, well, practically every character in this book!
I think I’ll need to read this book and it’s predecessor at least ten more times to even begin to comprehend what I just read, all the clues that were laid out for the truth, and all the subtle jokes I might have missed.
I would say that I can’t wait to read the next book in the series, but in truth my brain feels like it has run a marathon, and I’m not yet quite ready to begin with a triathlon. Until I muster the bravery to pick up Nona the Ninth, I’ll just wish a happy Pride month to, well, practically every character in this book!
lizg60929's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
percym03's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
laura_annette's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hard to get into, but I liked it once I got going. Somewhat confusing collage of past/present/alternate timelines and worlds. Intrigued enough to read book 3 for sure!
jwolflink3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gloriabyrd's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
strawberrytops's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0