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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Not quite dark enough to fulfil the potential of the first chapters but a decent enough story. I wanted to be left slightly haunted but was disappointed.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
it's fine. Reads more like an experiment as opposed to a over-arching, worthwhile story. This results in nice, small moments amid a real slog.
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Really enjoyed the premise and the elements of magical realism and especially the way we got to dive into each of the siblings' inner worlds. I was disturbed by a few parts of the storyline - anything to do with parent / child was tough to read but that could just be my own sensitivity as a new parent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent
The power of words. They weaseled under door crevices and through keyholes. They hooked into individuals and wormed through generations.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
At first, it was little rushed and hasty with Simon’s pov but it become gradually easier to relax and enjoy the story. Death is not the answer but rather of mark of your growth. Every sibling had their mark of growth and lived to the fullest.
3.5 stars.
Great concept for a book ~ if you knew what day you were going to die, what would you do with your life? Do we have agency or is everything we do decided long before we ever make a choice?
Very readable writing and style, the last 100 pages just flew by.
-1.5 stars because I felt like the structure of the book didn’t allow me to get to know all of the main characters the same, and the build-up in the beginning was slow.
Great concept for a book ~ if you knew what day you were going to die, what would you do with your life? Do we have agency or is everything we do decided long before we ever make a choice?
Very readable writing and style, the last 100 pages just flew by.
-1.5 stars because I felt like the structure of the book didn’t allow me to get to know all of the main characters the same, and the build-up in the beginning was slow.
This was a fine audiobook, but not fantasy, more a complicated family drama.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thought-provoking, easy read