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tradepaperback's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs
pattieod's review against another edition
5.0
I should have a "re-read" shelf, and this would be on it. I read it as a teenager, and was thrilled by what she did with her characters. I'd like to re-visit it as an adult, and see what else was there that I missed.
carlaabra's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I liked the author’s unique way of writing dialogue. The plot was interesting but way too drawn out for my tastes. Also wasn’t a fan of the ambiguous ending. Characters were fine, not terribly likable and perhaps a little simple - but the gem of the book was the intricate webs of relationships between them. Things got complicated VERY quickly.
I found everything about Morgan detestable, especially her brief dalliance with Peter. Gross. Also a lot of character history was touched on but never explained - Tallis’ “sister” and his “epilepsy”/ seeing things moving, or were those just insects? Why the hell did Morgan ever marry Tallis? Why was Peter so angry at his dad? Wtf was up with Leonard other than providing an oppressive cynicism? Why was Axel so callous constantly? Why was Simon so hung up on Morgan? Etc etc
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Racial slurs, and Alcohol
Minor: Abortion
samhanson's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jamvb1467's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vanpet106's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wanderlustsleeping's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I'm not sure what to say about this book. I want to say it was interesting, but I don't know if I'd mean it.
I'm not sure what to say about this book. I want to say it was interesting, but I don't know if I'd mean it.
lauramolenaar's review against another edition
4.0
Eerste helft heel langzaam en de dialogen waren nogal kunstmatig af en toe, maar veel mooie thema's en in prachtig Engels.
caterpillarnotebooks's review against another edition
4.0
a lot to complain about in this novel but oh my god it was so stunning