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mbelle97's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I LOVE this book! I just finished reading it for the 3rd time. I notice new and different things on each re-read. As a designer I really related to Clay's struggle finding creative employment, and as a typography nerd I was surprised and delighted to read a mystery with a font designer as a central player. Robin Sloan's writing is beautiful and intelligent. "I would ask the hays to find it" and the subsequent discovery of the final puzzle piece still gave me chills on the 3rd read. Highly recommend!!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
sxndaze's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
But I hope you will remember this:
A man walking fast down a dark lonely street. Quick steps and hard breathing, all wonder and need. A bell above a door and the tinkle it makes. A clerk and a ladder and warm golden light, and then: the right book exactly, at exactly the right time.
a re-read ten years in the making. i can’t remember what drew me to this book in the first place aside from the fact that the cover glows in the dark, but after ten years, i’ve forgotten all about the plot. revisiting it reminds me how much i love sloan’s writing and his ability to imbue hope in his stories. definitely missed the misogyny and sexism the first time around, so i can’t say it’s perfect, but it captures what i love about reading and writing so well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
that_person_logan's review
Was not looking for rich tech bro tit animators or manic pixie “I’m not like other girls” smart girls who’s only personality is being smart and beautiful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexism, and Misogyny
mx_eyebrows's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
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