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ladymoonyg's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
brydie5's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
"My love for my mother is like an axe. It cuts very deep."
this book was very hard for me to get through at first, and I kept coming back to it months later until i got to the last third, then I read it all in one sitting.
the way levy explored the mother daughter relationship really resonated with me and left me feeling seen in a way that kind of scared me. the plot itsself was interesting but there was no real climax for me, it was when Sofia really uncovered her emotions - for her mother, father and ingrid, that I felt the book was where it was meant to be. idk i really really liked this book. but its not something that i would normally enjoy plot wise.
this book was very hard for me to get through at first, and I kept coming back to it months later until i got to the last third, then I read it all in one sitting.
the way levy explored the mother daughter relationship really resonated with me and left me feeling seen in a way that kind of scared me. the plot itsself was interesting but there was no real climax for me, it was when Sofia really uncovered her emotions - for her mother, father and ingrid, that I felt the book was where it was meant to be. idk i really really liked this book. but its not something that i would normally enjoy plot wise.
laurenkelly1211's review against another edition
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
lynne_booksquares's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.75
tildahlia's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book to be good not great. Where it excelled was in creating a sense of place - the scenery was incredibly evocative and dreamlike. The protagonist was interesting enough and the sense of mystery around her mother's condition was a decent hook to hang some broader themes on, but I felt it could have been more than it was. The writing was, however, very strong.
hananas's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
nataliaherpar's review
mysterious
3.0
was sometimes hard to get into, but reading in between the lines made it worth it
sasha99's review
4.75
everyone knows I love a book with no real plot line, even better when it’s set in a hot country (or Japan ofc). Really easy to read, so incredibly well written some absolutely beautiful sentences that even I (as not someone who often picks out good writing) was blown away by, and was transported to the south of Spain - just really really enjoyed it, absolutely devoured it but would probably give it 4.75* as for me a 5* book I need to be thinking about constantly and I wasn’t really for this (although I did read it in 24hrs so maybe just didn’t have time to be daydreaming about it)
nicoco29's review against another edition
4.0
¡Que lectura fuerte e interesante! Lo que mas destaco de la novela, que es el tema principal es la exploración de la dinámica madre e hija, la trata de una forma poética y poco convencional. También la relación con un padre ausente, como la sexualidad femenina. Este ultimo me pareció lo más débil del libro quizás, aunque eso no dice mucho porque me gusto la ejecución de todos. Aunque, los intereses amorosos me parecieron extraños, pero en general la novela se me hizo rara in a good way. Me recordó a ladybird por las vibras, nos tiran en el medio de la historia, al finalizar el libro esta sigue, no hubo una gran resolución o un plot claro, solo pasan los días en la vida de esta chica que tiene estos problemas.
"—Sí. Ese es el temor de todos los hijos que tienen madres depresivas. Se plantean esa pregunta todos los días. ¿Por qué está muerta si está viva? Has dejado a tu madre en mitad de la carretera. Quizá acepte tu desafío de salvar su propia vida. Es su vida. Son sus piernas. Si quiere vivir, caminará y se alejará del peligro. Pero tú tendrás que aceptar su decisión."
"—Sí. Ese es el temor de todos los hijos que tienen madres depresivas. Se plantean esa pregunta todos los días. ¿Por qué está muerta si está viva? Has dejado a tu madre en mitad de la carretera. Quizá acepte tu desafío de salvar su propia vida. Es su vida. Son sus piernas. Si quiere vivir, caminará y se alejará del peligro. Pero tú tendrás que aceptar su decisión."
yollipope's review
funny
reflective
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
4.0