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nicolescottwv's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
ehmannky's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
I just deeply enjoy McGuire's writing. I thought the world building surrounding ghosts was unique while simultaneously incorporating a lot from folklore into it. It's an incredibly hopeful story about our place in the world and our duty to care for others around us, which is lovely because it is a book about grief in multiple different forms.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Death, Suicide attempt, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Child death
zaporiah's review against another edition
3.0
Amazing world building but super slow plot. It took forever to get where the book was going.
yellow_ylugbug's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.0
mamap's review against another edition
2.0
Not as deep as the author might have hoped - An interesting study of the life of a ghost - left behind after the suicide of her sister and her own bad choices.
onespaceymother's review against another edition
4.0
This novella uses different “ghost rules” than her previous books but often uses similar imagery. There was a lot to love here and I’d like to return to Delia and Avo in NYC!
tanac's review against another edition
5.0
Seanan's already on my 'grab and read' list, having built up trust in me that she can take the most tired cliches (fairies! zombies!) and turn them into something wonderful.
But this book.. was something extra special. I loved this in a way that was more personal, I think, closer to the heart. Seanan's characters are always fully fleshed out and unique, but this one was so close to home (the collection of misfit cats, the trying to make the world better a little piece at a time). When the story was over, I missed her. I still miss her. (Shit, now I'm crying.)
This has made it into the select group of Favorites, books I will read and re-read for years to come. I'll leave the summary for elsewhere, but just go read it.
But this book.. was something extra special. I loved this in a way that was more personal, I think, closer to the heart. Seanan's characters are always fully fleshed out and unique, but this one was so close to home (the collection of misfit cats, the trying to make the world better a little piece at a time). When the story was over, I missed her. I still miss her. (Shit, now I'm crying.)
This has made it into the select group of Favorites, books I will read and re-read for years to come. I'll leave the summary for elsewhere, but just go read it.
lisawreading's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully written ghost story. My only complaint is that I wish it were longer! See my review at Bookshelf Fantasies.
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
4.0
Seanan McGuire is one of my favorite authors, so I'll pretty much read anything she writes. Dusk or Dark or Dawn or Day was very unique. It put a different spin on ghosts that, I thought, was very interesting. McGuire has a way of making the reader really connect and feel for the characters she writes about and she does it again with Jenna. While this novella wasn't my favorite thing McGuire has written, it was still very good and I can't wait to read whatever she comes out with next!