Reviews

Because Venus Crossed an Alpine Violet on the Day that I Was Born by Mona Høvring

whatadutchgirlreads's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-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

4.25

gioferrazzi's review

emotional mysterious reflective medium-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

mirandajanisse's review

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

emilierei's review against another edition

hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

kidsquid's review

emotional reflective relaxing fast-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

a quick, and pleasant read, with a lot of beautiful writing. The characters are relatable and create a story of a strained familial relationship, with plenty of moments to reflect and question the characters motives.

unfortunately, I didn't find anything exceptional and poignant to earn 5 stars. definitely a worthwhile read and is easy to recommend for disaffected young women, or sisters with a love/hate relationship. 

emelynreads's review

emotional reflective fast-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? Yes

4.0

Despite being a short book, the author manages to explore many themes. The girlies in their 20s with depression would like this book and the self reflection of the main character Ella, who is trying to bond with her sister who is fresh out of the sanitarium. 

I liked this subdued and ethereal novella, made all the better while reading on the train to Bergen, Norway.

smaspheim's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

ludivinev's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

evaverm's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

amy_i01's review

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5