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Exquisite writing. Be sure to read a good intro (the version I had was by David Gilmour) so you understand the family backstory and the tragedy around the book's publication before you read it. I'm still processing my experience with this book, so don't quite have the words. Evocative. You feel the emotions as you read. You experience the landscape and the interior scenery as you read. The writing is dense, so take your time.

tipperary's review

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dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lawrieytheymock's review against another edition

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informative reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? It's complicated

4.5

booksaremythirdplace's review against another edition

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So bored.

bigbookbabe's review against another edition

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3.0

(read for class) definitely my own knowledge of sicily dragging down my rating here, but i did find the first bit a little boring. overall though, a very good novel exploring the ways our social class lock us in

conr8582's review against another edition

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adventurous informative slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

annie_media's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.0

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