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forever_fantasy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
josemosle's review
4.0
I would have rated it 5 stars if it weren't for the main story, The Scent of Almonds, which didn't fully capture my attention, not even in the end. The last story, the Widow's Cafe, was my favorite.
ominousjorts's review
3.0
I was rather disappointed by this book. The first and by far the longest of the short stories was fun, but predictable, and the premise rather fell apart under even the slightest of scrutiny.
However, all of the other short stories were far more surprising and exciting, with the conciseness of the stories lending well to the writer's style and to the sense of mystery. I just wish the same could be said for the firsts story!
However, all of the other short stories were far more surprising and exciting, with the conciseness of the stories lending well to the writer's style and to the sense of mystery. I just wish the same could be said for the firsts story!
babyfacedoldsoul's review
2.0
The story this collection is named for could have gone in so many more interesting directions. I was disappointed at the ending it had. I found the other stories lacked punch though I did enjoy the ending of Dreaming of Elisabeth and the entirety of The Widows' Cafe
hally0910's review against another edition
2.0
Es lo que es, historias cortas de Fjällbacka, lo cual pensé que seria solo la primera donde el protagonista era Martin pero realmente existen unas mas mini historias mas.
La cuales no son tan buenas pero interesantes e incluso impactantes diría.
La cuales no son tan buenas pero interesantes e incluso impactantes diría.
o13n4_'s review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0