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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It wasn't what I was expecting in terms of structure but I enjoyed it
To put it simply I LOVED this book from beginning to end, so much that I want to read it again, because of how many stories are being told at the same time in this book.
I did not expect to enjoy this book even half as much as I did. The summary for this book does not do it justice. What you need to use to determine your interest is this line of the summary "Part detective story, part metaphysical enquiry, Strange Beasts of China engages existential questions of identity, humanity, love, and morality"
The rest of what is described in the summary is so watered down that looking back on it makes it feel like a summary of a summary.
I loved this book, because the writing format kept it interesting, I had expected something more like a scientific journal and that is not what you find.
The relationships throughout this book are incredibly interesting.
And finally Emily Woo Zeller, is one of my favorite narrators in the world and she did a fantastic job with this.
I did not expect to enjoy this book even half as much as I did. The summary for this book does not do it justice. What you need to use to determine your interest is this line of the summary "Part detective story, part metaphysical enquiry, Strange Beasts of China engages existential questions of identity, humanity, love, and morality"
The rest of what is described in the summary is so watered down that looking back on it makes it feel like a summary of a summary.
I loved this book, because the writing format kept it interesting, I had expected something more like a scientific journal and that is not what you find.
The relationships throughout this book are incredibly interesting.
And finally Emily Woo Zeller, is one of my favorite narrators in the world and she did a fantastic job with this.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the formatting of the story, with each chapter focusing on a different beast, but with a through thread surrounding the protagonist. However, the main character was quite unlikeable, which I normally don't mind, but in this case I felt like I was missing something with each interaction because of the antagonistic nature of her relationships with everyone. I'm unsure if this was simply the humor of the novel or a greater theme that went over my head.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow. Was not expecting this - may end up changing to five stars but for now can say a very creative and allegorical look at humanity and the ills/cruelties/loves within. Would recommend for fans of speculative fiction books, short stories, and magical realism.
There is a theme of memory here too that’s so interesting - I want to read papers about this, it’s got depths and layers that speak to a great mind of the author coupled with excellent writing.
There is a theme of memory here too that’s so interesting - I want to read papers about this, it’s got depths and layers that speak to a great mind of the author coupled with excellent writing.