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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
the reputation of this book didn't disappoint, but rather i found myself stumped by lots of the language (my lack of vocabulary, perhaps) which caused me to understand less than 30% of it. despite the incoherence lots of the atmospheric descriptions were simultaneously lush and so gorgeous to read and repetitive in its beauty.
the main issue I had with this would be the lack of characterisation which it hard to root for and follow certain characters' journeys. This eventualy became a slog to read, but I enjoyed the first part where it was still understandable. Violence was well, extreme in certain retrospects but it never felt gratituous. I'm gonna have to look up what lessons or meaning there are held in some of the introspective bits because this book felt like it had no plot whatsoever
the main issue I had with this would be the lack of characterisation which it hard to root for and follow certain characters' journeys. This eventualy became a slog to read, but I enjoyed the first part where it was still understandable. Violence was well, extreme in certain retrospects but it never felt gratituous. I'm gonna have to look up what lessons or meaning there are held in some of the introspective bits because this book felt like it had no plot whatsoever
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I need to sit with this one longer to really give it a decent review or rating
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
You will know in the first few pages if you will be able to read this book, the writing style is very unique. I had a hard time during sections with dialogue, especially when there there multiple speakers due to the lack of quotes and punctuation. However, the writing style when describing the world and those within it is so incredibly captivating. This book is not for everyone, but it was an interesting read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Violence, War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's just not for me. There were some moments that felt tense and I was interested, but then other times it feels so drawn out. This book bounces between being blunt about horrific events but then overly detailed about the places they walk in.
I also didn't get anything out of the book. The message seems to be about violence of men (especially at this time) and how it can pull you in and trap you in your fate. But it just didn't really hit for me in a way where I'll be thinking out it later.
I also didn't get anything out of the book. The message seems to be about violence of men (especially at this time) and how it can pull you in and trap you in your fate. But it just didn't really hit for me in a way where I'll be thinking out it later.
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes