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thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is such a beautiful, dark group of intertwined stories despite the title.
Lost 1 star, as I never wanted this to end.
Lost 1 star, as I never wanted this to end.
Graphic: Child death and Death
Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Suicide attempt
ehmannky's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I do not entirely know what to make of this book. I liked it, I know that. I found the interlocking stories fascinating and incredibly engrossing. I liked the look at how the ripple effects of violence are shown across different people's lives. The stories were just so bizarre and yet somehow written somehow to reflect a kind of mundane life. I just feel so wonderfully baffled by this read.
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Car accident, and Death of parent
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