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shxx2's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest
majamija's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.25
biobeetle's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
nzxhrx's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
therealmette's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
florecita_lectora's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, and Incest
Moderate: Violence and Child death
dreaminginpastels's review
3.0
3.5 STARS
a fascinating read, with some very satisfying set ups and payoffs
a fascinating read, with some very satisfying set ups and payoffs
ladythursday's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This was fantastic!
I am a huge fan of bizarre magical realism and this book de-li-vered 💯
This is a collection of short stories (with one longer story in the middle) and they are all a bit weird in their own twisted ways. As with almost every collection, some stories were better than others and I think the last one was the weakest. But overall they all had their own charm and I was in awe of how much the author accomplished in such short stories. Also, all the stories had brilliant first lines (and last lines too usually) which got me hooked immediately.
I think this was my favourite read of 2023 so far and I am looking forward to reading more from Yukiko Motoya.
I am a huge fan of bizarre magical realism and this book de-li-vered 💯
This is a collection of short stories (with one longer story in the middle) and they are all a bit weird in their own twisted ways. As with almost every collection, some stories were better than others and I think the last one was the weakest. But overall they all had their own charm and I was in awe of how much the author accomplished in such short stories. Also, all the stories had brilliant first lines (and last lines too usually) which got me hooked immediately.
I think this was my favourite read of 2023 so far and I am looking forward to reading more from Yukiko Motoya.