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florecita_lectora's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Grief, Torture, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Violence, and War
Minor: Chronic illness, Suicide, and Pregnancy
arieloley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It took me a moment to get into the novel, but eventually I found myself really captivated by the story. While the writing makes it clear that this is McNamara’s first novel, the ambition of the author to explore deep themes and difficult emotions overrides the sometimes juvenile quality of the prose.
I really enjoyed the liberties the author took with changing the intertwined myths, and the story was entertaining overall.
I really enjoyed the liberties the author took with changing the intertwined myths, and the story was entertaining overall.
Graphic: War, Child death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism and Animal death
Minor: Suicide, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship
catherinedsharp's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Lovely retelling of a well known tale. Some beautiful lines but not my favourite writing style overall. Pretty good!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
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