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alana_jg's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
raychel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Wowowow. I wasn’t sure about this one but pushed through and I’m so glad I did. It’s slow but really revs up toward the end. Plot twists that I absolutely did not see coming. Despite the multiple timeline and storylines, I felt it was relatively easy to follow. Gorgeous writing and storytelling.
shellshellshell's review against another edition
5.0
Holy shit. One of the best books I've read recently, possibly ever. It's slow going for ages, feels like reading two separate books. And then around page 400, 450, they start to draw together, and the last 25% of the book races (in it's peculiar, slow motion way) toward that soft, gentle, devastating ending. I felt very removed from the book for a long time. It was like a dream. For hundreds of pages I couldn't decide if I liked it or not, but I liked the experience of reading it, so I kept on. &.I'm so glad I did.
nelsonmccoll's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
katebode71's review against another edition
4.0
This book has a narrative structure with several stories contained in and interweaved through the main storyline of Iris from a young girl into old age. I appreciated the melancholy and wistful tone of this novel. It was very confusing, and one that may take another read or two to fully appreciate the convoluted storyline(s) and symbolism. I can’t put my finger on why exactly I liked this book but the incredible writing and relationship between Iris and Laura really spoke to me.
kendallheldt's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hallamahamster's review against another edition
2.0
Did I miss something? Is this book a commentary on something? A convoluted story line of no import, it seems. Strange to read this after Oryx and Crake and Year of the Flood.
zara89's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, and War
catherine_pilar's review against another edition
5.0
She truly is the Canadian Shakespeare y’all!! Poetic as hell!!
would recommend reading in the spring if you liked Rebecca or Jane Eyre but are looking for a historical fiction/sci fi/ romance spanning decades but done impeccably well bc it's margaret fucking atwood
would recommend reading in the spring if you liked Rebecca or Jane Eyre but are looking for a historical fiction/sci fi/ romance spanning decades but done impeccably well bc it's margaret fucking atwood