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misha_ali's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
zoefruitcake's review against another edition
5.0
Firstly, this book set in 1963 USSR has huge, glaring anachronisms. I winced at them, from hi-viz to tv remotes, from DJs to highlighters, the pages were littered with them. But still I have given this 5 stars for keeping me on the edge of my seat, for not wanting to stop reading as I wanted, no NEEDED to know what happened!
sophiepmeeks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
smolfri's review
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
chelsead87's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
littleversailles's review
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cassandraslibrary's review
mysterious
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? No
5.0
ryanezak's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
fortesque1066's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
aeglaeca's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is a brilliant book. Easily the best book I've read this year so far. It was very funny, downright terrifying at the same time, emotional and raw in a disturbingly matter of fact kind of way (which is actually highly effective and very funny), has beautifully written main characters, and lovely prose. Also, Valery Kolkhanov is a proper badass. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to give it a try!