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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
This collection of short stories contains some historical fiction, some straight up fiction, and BEAUTIFUL writing. At times, the descriptions were so poetic, I forgot I was just reading a conversation between two passengers on a plane.
I listened on Audible, and I'm not sure if the characters were truly a little numb, or if it was the very monotone voice of the reader. But it was easy to forget because this woman could describe a piece of paper with so much color you'd think you took hallucinogens.
I'm not sure if the original book is written with such color, or if the translator adds to the beauty, but I loved it. I FLEW through it. And I was sad when it was over.
It could be considered a little dark for some, as some of the characters have interests in oddities and curiosities, bones and such. Not for me! But I'm imagining my mom reading this book and thinking it's gross, or got a lot of "dead stuff" in it....
I listened on Audible, and I'm not sure if the characters were truly a little numb, or if it was the very monotone voice of the reader. But it was easy to forget because this woman could describe a piece of paper with so much color you'd think you took hallucinogens.
I'm not sure if the original book is written with such color, or if the translator adds to the beauty, but I loved it. I FLEW through it. And I was sad when it was over.
It could be considered a little dark for some, as some of the characters have interests in oddities and curiosities, bones and such. Not for me! But I'm imagining my mom reading this book and thinking it's gross, or got a lot of "dead stuff" in it....
really gorgeous prose. a few of the days i picked this up to read i really wasn't feeling it, but at least as many i was really taken in by it. on the days i was resisting it i felt frustrated by how many things it flitted between without spending much time on them; on the others, i enjoyed the longer sections as short stories and the shorter sections as witty, thoughtful comments on place, identity, and change in a range of forms. i think being slightly frustrated with an interesting book is a much better experience than just being bored. particularly as tokarczuk clearly isn't covering so many things so briefly because she can't delve deeper into any of them. a worthwhile read!
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
One of those books that I didn't always enjoy reading in the moment but enjoyed in concept.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Amazing writing. Loved some stories but have total whiplash from others, which seems to be a fairly common sentiment. Will take a look at Tokarczuk's other books but this one just isn't for me
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated