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leolovely24's review against another edition
4.0
Der zweite Teile des Buches ist pure Perfektion, währenddessen man im Ersten sich einbisschen durch kämpfen musste. Trotzdem…
Ich liebe die Charaktere SO. SEHR?! (Alle sind so unfassbar fehlerhaft, dass es eigentlich verboten ist sie zu mögen aber sie haben alle mein Herz)
Alle 4 Main Charaktere fühlen sich so ECHT an und deren Verflechtungen zueinander und mit anderen Charaktere ist so smart, ich kann nicht mehr
Das Buch hat mich so unerwartet viel gerührt (vor allem der 2. Teil) und wodbwkwjdb ich werde das Buch niemals loslassen können
Sirens & Muses ist sehr Character-driven und ich liebe es so sehr dafür, ich könnte wirklich Stunden über das Buch reden…
☆★☆★→ read Sirens & Muses!! ←☆★☆★
Ich liebe die Charaktere SO. SEHR?! (Alle sind so unfassbar fehlerhaft, dass es eigentlich verboten ist sie zu mögen aber sie haben alle mein Herz)
Alle 4 Main Charaktere fühlen sich so ECHT an und deren Verflechtungen zueinander und mit anderen Charaktere ist so smart, ich kann nicht mehr
Das Buch hat mich so unerwartet viel gerührt (vor allem der 2. Teil) und wodbwkwjdb ich werde das Buch niemals loslassen können
Sirens & Muses ist sehr Character-driven und ich liebe es so sehr dafür, ich könnte wirklich Stunden über das Buch reden…
☆★☆★→ read Sirens & Muses!! ←☆★☆★
lrenkate's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the descriptions of art and the art world. It’s something I have no experience in, even I used to look from the outside.There were thought provoking themes, and I found the characters quite interesting and real. They felt dynamic and changeable, experiencing real life feelings and grappling with problems that felt believable for their world. There were a few periods where I found my interest waffling, but those blips didn’t last for long before I got brought back in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Sexual assault
bella_ruth's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
sthuti_26's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
anthonyk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ilupoli's review against another edition
4.0
An exploration of sexuality, yes, but mostly about what it means to be an artist. The two main characters are opposing in so many ways (one a very marketable artist and the other exploring what it means to even make art) but come together really beautifully.
carlijnpsman's review against another edition
4.0
4.3/5 Dit boek is over meer dan alleen de relatie tussen Karina en Louisa, iets wat het internet mij vergeten was te vertellen. Hierdoor viel het begin van het boek mij enorm tegen, en pas toen ik mijn verwachtingen had bijgesteld kon ik dit boek waarderen voor wat het was. Ik wil dit boek volgend jaar herlezen, ik denk dat dit zo’n verhaal is waar je keer op keer van kan genieten
beaniebabybecca's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death, Alcohol, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
cristina19's review against another edition
5.0
I’m not really someone who is fascinated by or understands art. I would describe my previous feelings on the art world as being filled with slight contempt and critique for the pretentiousness and elitism typically put on display. And this book didn’t do much to endear me anymore towards it, but I feel as though that was the point. Each of the characters and their perspective in this book explored different flawed aspects of the art world.
Louisa’s arc very much touches on the experience of classism in both academia and galleries, and the exploitation of poor artists by the elite. Karina’s storyline portrays the prevalence of sexual violence. Preston’s experiences walk the line of betrayal of integrity. And Robert’s arc is the constant contemplation of consent in art, which was most interesting to me.
To me, this entire book seemed to pose the question, “is an art career worth pursuing?” And it’s a question that is not answered, but left open. The constant clashing of morals, creativity, and money makes it impossible for a definitive answer to exist. But there is this shinning light that seeps through that refocuses on each character’s roots and what made art so captivating to them to begin with.
I thought this book fostered a fascinating discussion on the art world and academia using characters who were complex and flawed with diverse perceptives.
Louisa’s arc very much touches on the experience of classism in both academia and galleries, and the exploitation of poor artists by the elite. Karina’s storyline portrays the prevalence of sexual violence. Preston’s experiences walk the line of betrayal of integrity. And Robert’s arc is the constant contemplation of consent in art, which was most interesting to me.
To me, this entire book seemed to pose the question, “is an art career worth pursuing?” And it’s a question that is not answered, but left open. The constant clashing of morals, creativity, and money makes it impossible for a definitive answer to exist. But there is this shinning light that seeps through that refocuses on each character’s roots and what made art so captivating to them to begin with.
I thought this book fostered a fascinating discussion on the art world and academia using characters who were complex and flawed with diverse perceptives.