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toopunkrockforshul's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.75
Really interesting and atmospheric! It was a bit slow and a bit confusing at times which is why it's not a 5 for me but overall really enjoyable!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Death of parent, War, and Grief
izzy_obert's review
medium-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
3.75
especbooks's review
5.0
It is unusual to encounter a book that is both brilliant and difficult to read. Well-written and unique and so intricately woven that the reader must pay precise attention to every word but is well richer for the experience once all is said and done. While this book took a lot of effort to read, it was definitely worth that effort. A unique glimpse of Jewish tradition and lore, a culture rarely encountered (at least by me) in speculative fiction. I do not know how much is of the author's creation and how much originates from existing mythos, but it was fascinating. I highly recommend this book to anyone not looking for just a casual read.
abbyobert77's review
fast-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
4.5
lbeaslie's review
2.0
This book reminded me of "The Alchemist" or Grimm's Fairy Tales where a lot happens plot wise yet as the reader I didn't feel connected to the action or characters.