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fannisoderstrom's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shimmery's review against another edition
3.0
A story that spans from the Second World War to the 1990s in Estonia, Purge is an uncomfortable read which recounts the life of one poor family living in the countryside.
There are many extremely nasty scenes containing violence against women, and yet what I found interesting in this book was that the story as a whole describes what life was like in Estonia through its Soviet occupation and also later at other significant points in history such as the Chernobyl disaster.
There are many extremely nasty scenes containing violence against women, and yet what I found interesting in this book was that the story as a whole describes what life was like in Estonia through its Soviet occupation and also later at other significant points in history such as the Chernobyl disaster.
franklyfrank's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lumikupla's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
mrsmith61's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
Unbedingt lesen. Ein hartes Buch. Ein wichtiges Buch. Frauen als Opfer und Täter aber das Leiden von Frauen und Mädchen in Kriegszeiten ist kaum erträglich. Ich hoffe, Zara schafft es.
Auch ein Buch über die Schrecken des Kommunismus und über die schreckliche Zeit nach dem 2. Weltkrieg in Estland. Es gibt nur einen Mann, Hans, der weder Frau noch Kind ausnutzt. Ansonsten sind die Männer zurecht Monster oder gehirngewaschen. Oder Säufer oder alles zusammen.
Auch ein Buch über die Schrecken des Kommunismus und über die schreckliche Zeit nach dem 2. Weltkrieg in Estland. Es gibt nur einen Mann, Hans, der weder Frau noch Kind ausnutzt. Ansonsten sind die Männer zurecht Monster oder gehirngewaschen. Oder Säufer oder alles zusammen.
nuorivegaani's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
baska_123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
jonaaa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
sofia_brohez's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
4.5