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venus_flytrap04's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Misogyny
Moderate: Rape and Murder
mangomimy28's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
patsypoo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ugh, this book was so good! I was a little bit slow to get going but once it clicked I couldn't leave it alone. It's such an interesting and heartbreakingly sad story. My heart ached for Agnes, particularly towards the end.
The family dynamics at Kornsá were fascinating as were the flashbacks from Agnes's past. I thought the writing was so atmospheric I was transported to Iceland every time I opened this book. I'm going for real later this year and now I'm even more excited to see it in person.
The family dynamics at Kornsá were fascinating as were the flashbacks from Agnes's past. I thought the writing was so atmospheric I was transported to Iceland every time I opened this book. I'm going for real later this year and now I'm even more excited to see it in person.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Rape
e11en's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Rape
fbarros's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
I have to give a lot of credit to the author on this one. This book, centered on the characters and their personal journeys, had me absolutely captivated.
I was genuinely anxious while reading it even though the plot is already fixed. It made me reflect on what it means to come to terms with death, injustice, and honestly, I couldn't put it down.
The only minor quibble I have is that I wished for more exploration of those breathtaking Icelandic landscapes. Nevertheless, the desolation of certain places is definitely conveyed, which significantly influenced the overall atmosphere of the book.
After another emotionally charged read, I think it's time for a break from sad books
I was genuinely anxious while reading it even though the plot is already fixed. It made me reflect on what it means to come to terms with death, injustice, and honestly, I couldn't put it down.
The only minor quibble I have is that I wished for more exploration of those breathtaking Icelandic landscapes. Nevertheless, the desolation of certain places is definitely conveyed, which significantly influenced the overall atmosphere of the book.
After another emotionally charged read, I think it's time for a break from sad books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual content, and Grief
tpasta's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This books is really well written and well researched. The world the author describes is so vivid in my mind. This book is does not have a happy ending but it is hauntingly beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, and Violence
Minor: Rape
emelynreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Listen to the audiobook for Icelandic names, places and transcripts! The narrator brought to life the loneliness and depression in the main character. I originally wanted to read this book for it's Icelandic setting and the writing did not disappoint! This makes for a good winter time read/listen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
mollz77's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
most gripping and intriguing book i’ve read. an absolute must read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Murder, and Death
Minor: Violence, Cursing, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Animal death, and Rape
kaitthelibrarian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Animal death
madamelacy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The story follows Agnes after she’s sentenced to death and is awaiting the sentence being carried out. She recounts her life story, and her involvement in a murder, to a young priest and to the woman she’s billeted with.
As well as being very invested in Agnes’s story, I enjoyed learning about how people lived in 19th Century Iceland. The descriptions of their homesteads and culture were fascinating.
As well as being very invested in Agnes’s story, I enjoyed learning about how people lived in 19th Century Iceland. The descriptions of their homesteads and culture were fascinating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Vomit, and Miscarriage