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Särmikäs Sally Diamond

Liz Nugent

4.1 AVERAGE

sagh96's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

francie_pants's review against another edition

4.0

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I really, really loved this book and was all set to give it 5 stars, but I was disappointed with the ending. No spoilers—just left me a bit meh. A darker twist on Eleanor Oliphant, with an equally lovable female lead. Would be a good book club read, as there is much to discuss, including neurodiversity, the legacy of abuse, and the healing power of friendship.

alrauna's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

maylouise's review against another edition

3.5

dark lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

clairewi's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

melkh's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

eves_mae's review against another edition

5.0

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Anyone who loved ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ by Gail Honeyman will bloody froth this book.

The protagonist is very similar to Eleanor (likely on the Autism spectrum) and the matter-of-fact narration is brilliant.

This story is filled with twists and turns, some of which are predictable, while some are not. It’s dark, it’s upsetting, it’s difficult and brilliant.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. Plus! Wellington, New Zealand got a mention! Which is always a thrill.

communistf4g's review against another edition

3.0

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Loved the book up until 75% of the way through. I feel that the ending fell flat and there was no meaningful character growth.

lolalovestoreadxoxo's review against another edition

3.75

emotional mysterious tense medium-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

spurr91's review against another edition

5.0

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Gripping, unable to put down.