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andreinavhernandez98's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I haaaaate it this book. Good quotes but I couldn’t stand the main character. I understand that the author was trying to portray trauma and I think that was amazing, but it was just not for me, and it wasn’t what I expected either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Incest, Death of parent, Drug use, Murder, Emotional abuse, Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Addiction, Car accident, and Child death
abbie_'s review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.0
The English speaking world has done Haratischvili a disservice by translating the masterpiece that is Brilka first, and then going back to her debut novel in German for her second English language debut. This book is fine, but it just cannot hold a candle to Brilka.
I recently read The Paper Palace and this book has similar vibes (but doesn’t get quite as dark), so if you enjoy reading books with messed up relationship dynamics where everyone is terrible to each other (and I do!) then I’d still recommend this one. But having read and adored Brilka, I just think it’s very obvious that this is a debut, and it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me.
My thanks to the publisher for my free review copy!
I recently read The Paper Palace and this book has similar vibes (but doesn’t get quite as dark), so if you enjoy reading books with messed up relationship dynamics where everyone is terrible to each other (and I do!) then I’d still recommend this one. But having read and adored Brilka, I just think it’s very obvious that this is a debut, and it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me.
My thanks to the publisher for my free review copy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: War, Car accident, and Animal death
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