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allysonnk's review against another edition
5.0
this might be the most beautiful book i’ve ever read. so incredibly well written, beautiful story.
larrenrae's review against another edition
Just couldn't get into me come back and visit later
fishkind's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastical book that is an ode, of course, to stories.
And bees.
And bees.
tinkerbeli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
ches's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 rounded up. Pleasantly surprised because I didn't enjoy The Night Circus, however I had heard this one was very different (albeit retaining Morgenstern's whimsical writing style).
I wasn't sure how how I felt about this book until I got pretty close to the end, although I did mostly enjoy the reading experience. I've heard the book described as 'no plot just vibes' which I understand but don't fully agree with, however it is (I think) deliberately disjointed to add to the whimsy. I enjoyed how Morgenstern tied (almost) everything together. I adored some of the short story chapters that were littered throughout the book and I hoped they would all tie together in the end - which they mostly did. However some things did go unanswered, and whilst this isn't always a bad thing, I did feel a touch more wrapping up was required. I enjoyed the characters, although occasionally felt more character development would have been nice.
Overall though a wonderfully imaginative book with beautiful lyrical prose and a highly whimsical feel.
I wasn't sure how how I felt about this book until I got pretty close to the end, although I did mostly enjoy the reading experience. I've heard the book described as 'no plot just vibes' which I understand but don't fully agree with, however it is (I think) deliberately disjointed to add to the whimsy. I enjoyed how Morgenstern tied (almost) everything together. I adored some of the short story chapters that were littered throughout the book and I hoped they would all tie together in the end - which they mostly did. However some things did go unanswered, and whilst this isn't always a bad thing, I did feel a touch more wrapping up was required. I enjoyed the characters, although occasionally felt more character development would have been nice.
Overall though a wonderfully imaginative book with beautiful lyrical prose and a highly whimsical feel.
arwie's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
ahiphippo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What a ride
joyfilledwander's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75