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happy_stomach's review
funny
reflective
slow-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
3.5
kwils217's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
maureenquinlan's review
reflective
slow-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? No
3.5
yeahdeadslow's review
3.0
I'm so glad to have finally read this. I bought it at a used bookstore years ago, and I kept meaning to tackle it, but never did.
This is one of those books that as I look back on it, there doesn't seem to have been enough plot to fill 500+ pages. And yet somehow it did. Overall, quite a fascinating, if slow-paced book. Sonie Marburg is a notable protagonist: brave, intelligent, foolish, and insecure. I am curious to know what happened to her in the future, since her narration did seem to come from a wiser version of herself. I feel through these honest side-observations it is implied that Miss Sonie finds future happiness, away from those who have trapped her. 3.5 stars. I found it quite hard to focus on this book at times, but otherwise enjoyed the writing.
This is one of those books that as I look back on it, there doesn't seem to have been enough plot to fill 500+ pages. And yet somehow it did. Overall, quite a fascinating, if slow-paced book. Sonie Marburg is a notable protagonist: brave, intelligent, foolish, and insecure. I am curious to know what happened to her in the future, since her narration did seem to come from a wiser version of herself. I feel through these honest side-observations it is implied that Miss Sonie finds future happiness, away from those who have trapped her. 3.5 stars. I found it quite hard to focus on this book at times, but otherwise enjoyed the writing.
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