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christinagizzi's review against another edition
5.0
This was a type of book that I had not read or experienced before. Even though it was fiction, I could tell that it was based on traditions and beliefs that were had around the time that the book was set. I hated that women were treated worse than children. It was like they had no place in society and were expected to be quiet and stay out of the public eye. I guess this is how it was in that time period, but it made me feel uneasy. I loved the story and how it was different from anything I had ever read. Miuko is adventurous and brave, not thinking about societal norms and doing what is best for the people that she cares about. This book was longer than a book I would normally read, but I really enjoyed it.
mrskweber's review against another edition
4.0
This book showed up on my radar for Wisconsin’s battle of the books.
I loved that reading this book was the gift of being thrown into Japanese culture while on an adventure. I truly didn’t anticipate the twists and turns taken in this book and adored the characters. Sometimes it was hard to follow toward the end with the chaos that goes on, but truly very enjoyable.
I loved that reading this book was the gift of being thrown into Japanese culture while on an adventure. I truly didn’t anticipate the twists and turns taken in this book and adored the characters. Sometimes it was hard to follow toward the end with the chaos that goes on, but truly very enjoyable.
keiratuten's review against another edition
5.0
A Thousand Steps Into Night is one of the best fantasy books I've read within the last 5 years. The worldbuilding is beautiful and the way we see character development in Miuko throughout the course of her journey is breathtaking. Every chapter brings something new and I was left breathless with the complexities of the relm of Awara. If I had the chance to read this again for the first time I would take it.
woolardhe's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a great fantasy book, but I felt as though the many definitions and character introductions made it confusing. I think this book could’ve been split up into two or three different stories! Otherwise, I loved being wrapped into this story and the second half of the book was so good!!
I also really appreciated the casual introduction of non-binary and transgender characters AND how this story worked with no romantic connections.
I also really appreciated the casual introduction of non-binary and transgender characters AND how this story worked with no romantic connections.
danibear08's review against another edition
3.0
While the book itself isn’t bad, I couldn’t get into it. It took me so long to finish it — partly because after reading 60 or so pages, I entered a reading slump— but I’m glad I did finish it in the end.
emmareese's review against another edition
3.0
( 3 stars )
this was enjoyable but also very anticlimactic. mixed feelings.
this was enjoyable but also very anticlimactic. mixed feelings.
the_fuzzy_bookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
untitledlullaby's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this adventure and the characters and the vivid imagery I imagined in my head. Not all of it was great and I could see how the writing put off people and the repetition of it. The ending wrapped up too nicely for me. I loved the whole demon spirit mythology.
hadriankempes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
One of my absolute faves ever
lulaabees's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
reads like a feminist fairytale. the prose is delightful, and contributed a lot to my enjoyment of this book.
the only issue i would raise is that the depictions of sexism sometimes feel a bit contrived, because the author didn't find the right balance between realistic and fairy-talesque for... something like that. it didn't hit the right "pitch" for me, and/or could have been more subtle. admittedly, it is difficult to do, but it made some passages of the book feel really out of place.
the only issue i would raise is that the depictions of sexism sometimes feel a bit contrived, because the author didn't find the right balance between realistic and fairy-talesque for... something like that. it didn't hit the right "pitch" for me, and/or could have been more subtle. admittedly, it is difficult to do, but it made some passages of the book feel really out of place.