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Ashes in My Mouth, Sand in My Shoes: Stories by Per Petterson

jess_mango's review against another edition

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4.0

Almost a 4...

This is a collection of short stories that all center around Arvid, an 8 year old boy growing up in Norway in the 1960's.

cashawkins's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.5

milly_in_the_library's review against another edition

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2.0

always strange when a book just seemingly ENDS.
some sweet ideas, a quick read.

courtandspark's review against another edition

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5.0

At times hilarious, at others desperately lonely, a lovely little book that proved a joy to read.

oneironaut's review

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.5

briandagutierrez's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced

3.0

This was a short story. Find these a bit more interesting when we stay in the point of view of a younger child as opposed to an older child, but it wasn’t bad.

noodlecaboodle63's review against another edition

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medium-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

3.5

mary412's review

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4.0

Haunting.

vanvicki's review against another edition

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reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

krispijn's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0