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thepetitepunk's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting tale about family. Kind of funny, kind of sad, kind of endearing, but mostly just weird. I think I liked it? I’m not entirely sure. The characters were unique, always finding strange, hilarious silver linings in otherwise not-so-laughable situations. There was something about the narration style that I didn’t enjoy that I can’t put a finger on. But I’d still recommend this to anyone who is looking for a contemporary read with a fresh twist.
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≪reading 31 books for 31 days of january≫
╰┈➤ 1. all that's left in the world by erik j. brown
╰┈➤ 2. the female of the species by mindy mcginnis
╰┈➤ 3. the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 4. exit west by mohsin hamid
╰┈➤ 5. don't call us dead by danez smith
╰┈➤ 6. warm bodies by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 7. the other side of perfect by mariko turk
╰┈➤ 8. the last olympian by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 9. counting down with you by tashie bhuiyan
╰┈➤ 10. a matter of death and life by irvin d. yalom and marilyn yalom
╰┈➤ 11. the new hunger by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 12. dorothy must die by danielle paige
╰┈➤ 13. starfish by lisa fipps
╰┈➤ 14. one true loves by elise bryant
╰┈➤ 15. chlorine sky by mahogany l. browne
╰┈➤ 16. for every one by jason reynolds
╰┈➤ 17. fight night by miriam toews
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≪reading 31 books for 31 days of january≫
╰┈➤ 1. all that's left in the world by erik j. brown
╰┈➤ 2. the female of the species by mindy mcginnis
╰┈➤ 3. the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 4. exit west by mohsin hamid
╰┈➤ 5. don't call us dead by danez smith
╰┈➤ 6. warm bodies by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 7. the other side of perfect by mariko turk
╰┈➤ 8. the last olympian by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 9. counting down with you by tashie bhuiyan
╰┈➤ 10. a matter of death and life by irvin d. yalom and marilyn yalom
╰┈➤ 11. the new hunger by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 12. dorothy must die by danielle paige
╰┈➤ 13. starfish by lisa fipps
╰┈➤ 14. one true loves by elise bryant
╰┈➤ 15. chlorine sky by mahogany l. browne
╰┈➤ 16. for every one by jason reynolds
╰┈➤ 17. fight night by miriam toews
beanpod's review against another edition
5.0
I still have a wet face from finishing the book. The goings-on in the book at times felt confusing, like Swiv’s nine year old who has seen it all might feel when faced with all these people and experiences she shouldn’t be.
Miriam Toews is such an amazing author. Her sentences! The feeling they get across. I fold down the bottom of a page if there is something so beautiful or well written I want to go back too. So many pages are folded up in “Fight Night.”
Miriam Toews is such an amazing author. Her sentences! The feeling they get across. I fold down the bottom of a page if there is something so beautiful or well written I want to go back too. So many pages are folded up in “Fight Night.”
lindsaymay92's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
romadham's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Really enjoyed the relationship between Swiv and her grandmother. Swiv’s character as an 8 year old girl was very relatable - I.e., horrified by every adult around her and quite anxious because of the level of responsibility and maturity that is expected of her. She read mature but frankly, she is “mature for her age” (often said as a compliment but usually just a sign of growing up too soon and not being allowed to be a kid).
Two points of criticism - 1. The plane scene was way too much telling rather than showing. 2. I wish more attention was given to the emotional, social, physical consequences of Swiv being a primary caregiver for her grandmother.
Two points of criticism - 1. The plane scene was way too much telling rather than showing. 2. I wish more attention was given to the emotional, social, physical consequences of Swiv being a primary caregiver for her grandmother.
emmjemreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fallenxx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lumenmews's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
caitlinking's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Bumped up because I understand that the writing is good but it just wasn’t for me.
Did start this as a physical book but couldn’t focus on it and really didn’t want to pick it back up whenever I put it down. So I tried out the audio which definitely helped and I enjoyed more.
Some really funny and profound bits in this but I just really didn’t connect to the characters in the way I hoped to.
Did start this as a physical book but couldn’t focus on it and really didn’t want to pick it back up whenever I put it down. So I tried out the audio which definitely helped and I enjoyed more.
Some really funny and profound bits in this but I just really didn’t connect to the characters in the way I hoped to.