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llothspeich's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Many terrible events occur within this plot of land. The author has an excellent command of language ate once changing the voice of the prose to match the narration.
kirstenrose22's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gods, I just love this so much. Absolutely amazing. No words. I think my brain is broken.
maeveraphelson's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
mercourier's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved how this book pulls you in and doesn't let go. Told in short bursts of interconnected, story song and poetry, every chapter is a bit different but and though each section is about a human (or insect or small mammel) it's ultimately about the land and the house and the memories they hold. Just wonderful writing and story. I'll be back at some point for a reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis and Car accident
soapfaced's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thelarch's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
Best book I've read in a long, long time. Daniel Mason weaves his stories together with a long view, and his mastery of voice and prose is spellbinding. There is such a sense of place in this book too. Highly recommended
saravolk01's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kat_caledonia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ashleysweitz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0