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rzh's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
nice easy read, engaging and enjoyed reading a book so rich in scottish heritage and culture. i was intrigued by the plot and uncovering the story of clio, and i thought the ending was great and rounded off the book perfectly, but did have my reservations: one, that it felt like the book was trying to do too much, encompass too many people and demographics and points of view. i’m not going to fall into the well trodden path of saying its ‘too inclusive’ because i dont necessarily think that is possible if done well, but i just felt like there was a lot of views and ideas and people who were vying to be represented that it just made the whole thing feel a bit too preachy and thinly spread. also there were clear bits in the book where there were huge long lengthy speeches from the characters, which i get were supposed to seem like a manifesto or a soliloquy but really just came off as unnatural, as the writer themself speaking through the guise of one of their characters (like the bit with clio speaking about her makeup: felt really overdone and unnatural). overall enjoyed it but definitely aspects which made me a bit… apprehensive? idk. 2.75 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Suicide, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
avisham's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Never managed to read a book the whole way through where I don't like any of the characters (except Donald) and still keep coming back to it. Reinvigorated my love for folk music and made me home sick for places I've never been and comrades I don't currently have.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
kirstym1234's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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