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mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Binu was an interesting read - the tone of the book was in part set by the fact it is translated from Chinese.
The surreal tone of the book was very enjoyable, as was the broad cast of character Binu encountered.
Parts were paced a little oddly, and sometimes it didn't flow perfectly, but overall an enjoyable read.
I found Binu's attitude generally very compelling, and her determination admirable.
I thought some parts were pace a little oddly. Some people also were cruel for the sake of it, but it was intertwined with the surreal tone, so sometimes worked.
I found the ending a bit of a let down - the entire book you're waiting for Binu to get to her husband, spirit or otherwise. Then at the very end the perspective shifts to a miner running down the hill telling her she can stop crying - which I found a bit disappointing.
The surreal tone of the book was very enjoyable, as was the broad cast of character Binu encountered.
Parts were paced a little oddly, and sometimes it didn't flow perfectly, but overall an enjoyable read.
I thought some parts were pace a little oddly. Some people also were cruel for the sake of it, but it was intertwined with the surreal tone, so sometimes worked.
I found the ending a bit of a let down - the entire book you're waiting for Binu to get to her husband, spirit or otherwise. Then at the very end the perspective shifts to a miner running down the hill telling her she can stop crying - which I found a bit disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
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