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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Hands down one of the best books I read while I was in a slump. Because it took me right out of the slump and then it gave me hope in reading again.
Honestly, the more difficult and dark the subjects the less I feel like reading after I finish that type of book. But this book is actually very special to me. Although the storytelling is between two different timelines, it still features some really good retelling of mythology. Also, I learned about Yiddish language and its speakers as well as some stories from Hasidic Jewish families which I didn’t before.
It was truly colorful and a really nice twist on the story of Baba Yaga, as well as the magical realism plot regarding the children of immogrants.
Honestly, the more difficult and dark the subjects the less I feel like reading after I finish that type of book. But this book is actually very special to me. Although the storytelling is between two different timelines, it still features some really good retelling of mythology. Also, I learned about Yiddish language and its speakers as well as some stories from Hasidic Jewish families which I didn’t before.
It was truly colorful and a really nice twist on the story of Baba Yaga, as well as the magical realism plot regarding the children of immogrants.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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:
Complicated
Wow, I guessed I'd enjoy this, and it was so much more powerful than I'd expected. I will be thinking about this story for a while.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Antisemitism
Moderate: Hate crime, Suicide
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great book about the power of stories, the past, our personal histories and culture and how we as individuals and communities deal with the trauma of persecution and loss. A historical fanatsy with a wonderful world of magic. Wonderfully complex characters and points of view. It will make you cry. Also personal point of fixation, great shapeshifter pov, a fucken asshole but great. Also loved the house pov too.
My favorite book so far this year. Scary and beautiful and so layered.
I REALLY wanted to love this book. But I didn't even really like it. There were too many things going on, and yet, nothing happened. I know that doesn't make sense but that's how it felt. I didn't like any of the characters. I didn't understand the magic. I really only finished it because I felt like I should.
Read for 'Books & Brews' book club at my library/work. Really enjoyed this powerful folktale retelling. I had a hard time getting into it at first, but the story and its characters and lore definitely grew on me throughout and I was totally immersed by the end.
