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melinum's review
4.0
I mean, what can I say? I saw the ending happening after the first foreshadowing. The writing style and narrative were perfect. 10/10 recommend!
TW: sexual assault
TW: sexual assault
mimirtells's review
3.0
3/5 Stars (%65/100)
It is essentially a short story from Erdrich's book Tracks. I have not read the whole book I really enjoyed Fleur. The story is usually labeled as magical realism and I really like the elements of that genre. (it might be a genre) The supernatural is subtle but still very important. I loved the character of Fleur and the story was very easy to read. Since I liked this story a lot, I was quite excited to read Erdrich's Shadow Tag. I did not really like that book but I might give her a chance later in the future.
It is essentially a short story from Erdrich's book Tracks. I have not read the whole book I really enjoyed Fleur. The story is usually labeled as magical realism and I really like the elements of that genre. (it might be a genre) The supernatural is subtle but still very important. I loved the character of Fleur and the story was very easy to read. Since I liked this story a lot, I was quite excited to read Erdrich's Shadow Tag. I did not really like that book but I might give her a chance later in the future.
msflyology's review
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
callyjean's review
3.0
For some reason I read this for my science fiction class this semester. Nothing against literary magical realism about rape, but I need a warning of at least three days to prepare myself.
ladycrow101's review
4.0
This certainly doesn't count as a book. It's merely a short story I tracked down to read because Leigh Bardugo said she loved it and that it changed her life. And well, Leigh Bardugo is my Queen so.
I believe this story is labeled as "magical realism". I haven't read many of the like or at least not as a full novel. They usually are in the form of short stories such as this and a story Leigh wrote as part of the anthology Summer Days and Summer Nights. When I do, however, I find myself pulled into and engrossed in one even if it is sometimes confusing or if things make little sense.
So yes, I really, really enjoyed this.
I believe this story is labeled as "magical realism". I haven't read many of the like or at least not as a full novel. They usually are in the form of short stories such as this and a story Leigh wrote as part of the anthology Summer Days and Summer Nights. When I do, however, I find myself pulled into and engrossed in one even if it is sometimes confusing or if things make little sense.
So yes, I really, really enjoyed this.
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