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ra22ouille's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I knew what the destination was for some of our characters very early on, and it was devastating to know it, and painful to read on at times knowing where it would lead. The way the book weaved in and out of that understanding and made me both long for the completion and fear the story running out—it was incredible.
The structure extended themes of cyclical histories, art as atemporal connection, and separation (of people from each other, from themselves, emotionally, physically, through death. Specifically through and beyond the cultural revolution). It was masterfully constructed.
So much respect for this book and author. Highly recommend!!!
Graphic: Death, Grief, Gun violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide
lyd41's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Police brutality, Genocide, War, Hate crime, Deportation, Cursing, Violence, Physical abuse, Mass/school shootings, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Gun violence, Grief, Death, Blood, Child death, and Cancer
sisforsony's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, War, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
rieviolet's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I loved the writing style, it was always beautiful and engaging, and at times wonderfully reflective and lyrical.
I was enraptured by the big cast of characters, from the older generations to the new one, it was just wonderful (if terribly heartbreaking) to see their stories slowly unfold.
If you like historical fiction and family sagas I absolutely recommend this book, it is truly a gem in the genre!
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Grief, Torture, Suicide, Murder, Child death, Confinement, Police brutality, Death, Death of parent, and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Minor: Cancer and Rape