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musicalpopcorn's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
In Good Citizens Need Not Fear, the residents of a building in a town in Ukraine find unique ways to weather the end of the USSR.
I quite liked this book. I found the stories absurd but believable (for the most part) and truly enjoyed seeing the neighbour’s stories weave into one another. I especially enjoyed following Zaya’s story.
I quite liked this book. I found the stories absurd but believable (for the most part) and truly enjoyed seeing the neighbour’s stories weave into one another. I especially enjoyed following Zaya’s story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Medical content
tomnoor's review
dark
reflective
tense
5.0
I’m not usually one for short stories but I loved this book. Super interesting to follow all the different characters living in the same apartment block before and after the fall of the USSR. I felt like I was there too. Some of these stories were downright skin crawlingly uncomfortable to read, in the best way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Cancer, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
galexy_brain's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Terminal illness, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Ableism, Blood, and Child death
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