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abbeyrode's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
hank22's review against another edition
5.0
Stunning piece. So many incredible musings about language to the interpretation of art to horrific human atrocities—all weaved with the threads of human connection and perceived and authentic intimacies. (Would not recommend this to people that need a plot driven story.)
kittoji's review against another edition
3.0
the premise is really interesting - an interpreter at the international court of the hague is confronted with whether or not this is the right path for her. the execution not so much. even though it is really well written and a pleasant, quick read, ultimately the plot fails to result in any satisfying development for the character.
everydayweekends's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
katypillar12's review against another edition
3.0
Not my cup of tea, but well done.
interesting characters and brings up interesting questions. I just didn’t find it had enough depth (of either plot or character) to hold my attention
interesting characters and brings up interesting questions. I just didn’t find it had enough depth (of either plot or character) to hold my attention
clairestacey's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
afterttherain's review against another edition
5.0
“Interpretation can be profoundly disorienting, you can be so caught up in the minutiae of the act, in trying to maintain utmost fidelity to the words being spoken first by the subject and then by yourself, that you do not necessarily apprehend the sense of the sentences themselves: you literally do not know what you are saying. Language loses its meaning.”
emmy_and_books's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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? It's complicated
5.0