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dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Beautifully written, certain surreal parts read like poetry in a way. The narrative is so dream-like that it enhances the impact of the last few paragraphs immensely. I reckon I'll remember Máni Steinn, and Bósi, for a long time even if I never re-read the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Forced institutionalization, Death, and Grief
Minor: Gore, Miscarriage, Chronic illness, War, Excrement, and Violence
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