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issybartlett_'s review against another edition
3.0
I really loved the way that Newman wrote this book, her prose is unlike most books I read. The book is complex and eerie, and the way it switches tones throughout definitely keeps you intrigued. The reason for the lower review is because I think the idea of the book could have been executed in a simpler manner that would have made reading it a lot easier. It is a beautiful book though slightly confusing, though I suppose whenever you tread into the area of parallel universes you'll be entering some confusing territory.
jillysmith's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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
2.5
Heavens is not a love story, as it purports to be on the bank cover. It is a story about grief, grief about the big and small ends of the world. Set against the backdrop of apocalypses, the two timelines reflect on loss in lots of different ways.
The book is quite 'literary' with Spartan paragraphs that simply describe how characters are without showing you, and none of the characters are very likeable. They also continuously reveal themselves to be pretty horrible people as they lose parts of themselves.
The book is quite 'literary' with Spartan paragraphs that simply describe how characters are without showing you, and none of the characters are very likeable. They also continuously reveal themselves to be pretty horrible people as they lose parts of themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Miscarriage
kdhanda's review against another edition
5.0
This book really moved me. Loved the possibility of someone being able to change the world by going in the past, hoping for the better but struggling against the worst. Just to be in Kate’s shoes, to have the power to change the past, for better or bit worse, is inexplicably described. Can one really alter the future of the world or is this a scientific impossibility. A must read for readers who enjoy time travel and it’s ramifications
gelisvb's review against another edition
4.0
I really don't get the low rating that this book has, it's one of the best things I read this year and a book I would recommend for sure. It's very original and unpredictable and I loved reading it.
nixiethepixie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
i loved that dreams were reality with real life implications. some lovely reflective passages on the nature of life, love and memory, but ultimately this book didn't do much for me. great premise - with time travel and it's implications on relationships and time, but i found the stakes didn't feel particularly high throughout. moving through different timelines - i struggled with the world building and was often confused. i enjoyed the present timeline much more than the others. i found the sparse mentions of race kind of off-putting, and the significant events (ie 9/11) it built upon felt a bit obvious. a constant around mental health, and believing women, but then the ending felt really unsatisfying? is magic only allowed in psychosis?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
beekaycee's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
suzanneruth's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
giuliasbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Avete mai sognato qualcosa di veramente reale? Qualcosa che vi lascia senza alcuna spiegazione se non quella di vivere nei panni di un’altra persona in un tempo passato? Questo è quello che succede a Kate. Kate nei suoi sogni vive in un altro luogo e in un’altra epoca, nelle quali per caso incontra William Shakespeare. In una realtà differente, all’inizio degli anni 2000, la stessa ragazza, in cerca della sua strada, incontra Ben e si innamora di lui al punto di rivelare il contenuto dei suoi sogni. Riuscirà questo ragazzo ad accettare la doppia vita di Kate?
Sandra Newman scrive qualcosa di nuovo, una scrittura leggera e scorrevole, nella quale i sogni si mischiano alla realtà. Le nostre azioni possono avere delle ripercussioni sul futuro, magari non in modo stravolgente come in questo romanzo, ma che se in grado di inspirare e cambiare positivamente il modo di pensare o di agire di qualcuno possono davvero fare la differenza. Avrei sicuramente approfondito in modo diverso la questione dei sogni, ma nonostante questo mi è piaciuto.
Sandra Newman scrive qualcosa di nuovo, una scrittura leggera e scorrevole, nella quale i sogni si mischiano alla realtà. Le nostre azioni possono avere delle ripercussioni sul futuro, magari non in modo stravolgente come in questo romanzo, ma che se in grado di inspirare e cambiare positivamente il modo di pensare o di agire di qualcuno possono davvero fare la differenza. Avrei sicuramente approfondito in modo diverso la questione dei sogni, ma nonostante questo mi è piaciuto.
lapetiteprincesse's review against another edition
2.0
go back in time, kill Shakespeare, prevent 9/11. stupid fucking plot. short book but a slog to read through. no likeable characters.
ladyofaragon's review against another edition
5.0
I don't have anything intelligent or insightful to say, just a resounding, "Wow."
Recently I've found that my taste in literature is a bit at odds with the popular opinion. Not that the popular opinion is inherently bad. Just that, a lot of times, when I find a book that I Adore-with-a-capital-A, one that really stays with me, I tend to add the caveat, "But I can see why other people might not like it."
I haven't put my finger on what that It Factor is, exactly; what I can say is that I found this book by perusing the Goodreads page of Mona Awad, another author whose work makes a lot of people say, "Oh. What the fuck?" Anyway, I love-love Mona Awad's writing, so I was hungry for something Similar, and by Similar I mean So Different That I'm Blown Away. Capisce? (Remember, I did begin this review by saying that I didn't have any intelligent insights.)
Mona gave this book a five-star rating as well, which is what led me to the crest of this particular roller-coaster. I don't know that there's really very much I can say to summarize or encapsulate this novel; you have to be privy to the It Factor. And again, I have no idea what that is.
An enthusiastic two-thumbs up.
Recently I've found that my taste in literature is a bit at odds with the popular opinion. Not that the popular opinion is inherently bad. Just that, a lot of times, when I find a book that I Adore-with-a-capital-A, one that really stays with me, I tend to add the caveat, "But I can see why other people might not like it."
I haven't put my finger on what that It Factor is, exactly; what I can say is that I found this book by perusing the Goodreads page of Mona Awad, another author whose work makes a lot of people say, "Oh. What the fuck?" Anyway, I love-love Mona Awad's writing, so I was hungry for something Similar, and by Similar I mean So Different That I'm Blown Away. Capisce? (Remember, I did begin this review by saying that I didn't have any intelligent insights.)
Mona gave this book a five-star rating as well, which is what led me to the crest of this particular roller-coaster. I don't know that there's really very much I can say to summarize or encapsulate this novel; you have to be privy to the It Factor. And again, I have no idea what that is.
An enthusiastic two-thumbs up.