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We Run the Tides by Vendela Vida

13 reviews

rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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valjeanval's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

If you would like a master-class in voice, particularly writing the voice of thirteen year old girl, look no further. I don't think I've ever read an early teen thought process that worked as well as this one. I think I generally shy away from "coming of age" stories because they so often feel trite. Eulabee's voice is that perfect intersection of intelligent immaturity that I feel really captures this age. The flash forward at the end is also inspired. Just a fantastic piece of fiction that I'd recommend to just about anyone.

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cassandrareadsbooks's review

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I wanted to give this book 3.5 stars, but I settled on 4 because I did enjoy the main character. It’s a coming of age during the mid 80s and the last chapter flashes forward to 2019.

Eulabee and her family are quite likable and I think it’s due to the fact that they live in an extremely wealthy neighborhood but don’t come from money. Both parents had to work for their money and status in society. Other characters are descendants of the Mayflower or heiress to fortunes. Eulabee’s mother is from Sweden and her dad is American (Hungarian descent).

Eulabee remains true to herself always. She isn’t defiant or overly rebellious, and is rather an honest and truthful person who is not easily swayed by the affluent people in her town. She is a thirteen year old girl who attends an all girls private school, so there is some naivety that comes with that kind of upbringing. However, she’s much more smarter than people perceive her to be. Perhaps it’s the real reason why she’s ostracized. Her suspicions about the kidnapping are true.

Everything surrounding Maria Fabiola and her disappearance comes full circle in the last chapter. She lies for attention and she lies because something deep inside of her feels she is lacking. All the money doesn’t matter if you can’t be your true self.

Expectations for this novel: enjoy the story and enjoy the characters. Do not expect a plot twist or to have a visceral reaction.

I feel like this book was going to be like season 1 of the Hulu show Cruel Summer but it did not have that plot twist I was looking for. There was no tension building.

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lovetlr's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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oliviabubl's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.75

this book was rlly interestingly written bc it wasn’t character driven but not plot driven either??? Like it was just random moments of a thirteen year old’s life (that were quite interesting but still rlly “what the fuck” to read about)

It doesn’t really have an overly thrilling plot or overly loveable characters, shocking turns of events are handled like everyday things and happen suddenly. Overall you’ll be double taking if certain stuff actually happened because the main characters seem so unbothered by that absolutely disturbing
turn of events.

lol. very random and fun tho!

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maviemerveilleuse's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective

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

4.0

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michelleka's review

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funny mysterious fast-paced

Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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headachesince03's review

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challenging funny mysterious reflective fast-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

3.75

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lianne_rooney's review

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dark funny lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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kclark's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This writing in this book was incredibly accessible and enjoyable, and when I sat down to read it it was easy to read 50+ pages without looking away. However I feel like the plot just stringing the reader along with no real structure to it. The time jump at the end at first felt like a bit of a cop out, but it did a good job of putting the enigmatic character of Maria Fabiola into perspective as a person who is in her own way deeply flawed and struggling with her own identity throughout her life. Overall the book was enjoyable but nothing special.

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