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erinlcrane's review against another edition
2.0
I did not expect to dislike this so much, but here we are. I really enjoyed Unkindness of Ghosts, and I loved the premise of this story, so I fully expected to enjoy myself. Whoops. Some of my issues are with the audiobook specifically so I have tried to associate my review with the audiobook version.
Issues with the audiobook:
1) Daveed Diggs does not have a good narration voice. I’m sorry!! I understand why he’s the one who reads it, but I wish they had gone with someone else, preferably a woman.
2) His choice to voice Ori (sp?) like an 80 year old woman contributed to my shock when suddenly there’s a romance between Ori and Yetu.
3) I hate the word “pup” and I had to hear it so many times
Issues with the audiobook:
1) Daveed Diggs does not have a good narration voice. I’m sorry!! I understand why he’s the one who reads it, but I wish they had gone with someone else, preferably a woman.
2) His choice to voice Ori (sp?) like an 80 year old woman contributed to my shock when suddenly there’s a romance between Ori and Yetu.
3) I hate the word “pup” and I had to hear it so many times
konvineo's review against another edition
3.0
I read this at intirely the wrong time, so this book might need a reread in the future.
That said I thought the concept was really interesting and the writing really good, even if the story and themes were difficult on me.
That said I thought the concept was really interesting and the writing really good, even if the story and themes were difficult on me.
zanereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
sandstar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment
moonafall's review against another edition
4.0
What is belonging?
Where loneliness ends.
Surprise gay!
It was a little slow at times but this was a good fresh take on a little mermaid story. The romance helped me to enjoy this story a little more, I think. I really enjoyed the way the characters interacted, and (not to quote Tekkonkinkreet) the screws that one character was missing, the other one had. I felt good after finishing this story.
colls's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
This book is small, but it is a lot. It packs in so much - so much worldbuilding, so much character, so much emotion. I listened to the audiobook from the library and have since ordered my own copy so I can reread it. It's certainly a book that'll stay with me for some time.
marinaaurelia's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emthu57's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
rainbowpunn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
stagemanaginger's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
It’s always hard for me to know how to rate such short books because I feel like it was over before I got to really connect with the characters. I enjoyed how the author used time and followed Yetu’s story throughout while also weaving in the experiences of past historians.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War