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eemanbeck's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
relaxing
tense
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
2.75
grafe_'s review against another edition
sad
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? No
3.0
alspears's review against another edition
4.0
I was kind of trepidatious about this book since it was labeled "A Romance." I think I'd call it more of a tragic, romantic book, rather than a romance in the sense of what we might think in today's times.
It's a hard book to describe, in that, in strict plot summation, there are some themes which might sound offputting initially; however, in the context of the book they are more sweet, or bittersweet.
I enjoyed this much more than I expected, and would recommend it. The narrator might come off as a little too knowing at the beginning, but by the middle and end of the story, it's clearer why she knows so much.
It's a hard book to describe, in that, in strict plot summation, there are some themes which might sound offputting initially; however, in the context of the book they are more sweet, or bittersweet.
I enjoyed this much more than I expected, and would recommend it. The narrator might come off as a little too knowing at the beginning, but by the middle and end of the story, it's clearer why she knows so much.
charitygholland's review against another edition
4.0
This book seems so close to the history of Robert Wadlow. https://g.co/kgs/vU771E
kristenremenar's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn't fond of the characters, the setting, or the plot, but the writing was so good, I found myself pulled along!
sb1500's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
fschulenberg's review against another edition
challenging
sad
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? No
2.75
I didn't love reading this book - extremely slow paced and a bit dry. However, I did not see the ending coming at all and was quite pleased with the plot twist.
mariesreads's review against another edition
3.0
A very melancholy but enjoyable read. Very reflective and insightful.