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leighkelly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, Grief, Drug use, Death, Child death, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
sdvora's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Suicide attempt and Addiction
sarabookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
4.0
Warm and sweet, even though the plot twist was a bit predictable. But nonetheless, a lovely story that deals with quite difficult topics with heart and compassion. Oh and I absolutely wish we got more of the octopus' POV and backstory, since it was the best character in the story for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death
kaori_yugen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, Animal death, and Child death
kal_self's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
julieb3a's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Not the mystery I was hoping for. More of a cute story of friendship and family. Would have loved more from the octopus, the most interesting character in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Animal death
eagerreader2022's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a fantastic debut novel! A wonderful work of fiction with a fresh perspective and intriguing story from cover to cover. I wish I could read this again as a brand new reader!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
teetasse's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, and Grief
marippe's review against another edition
3.75
“Humans. For the most part, you are dull and blundering. But occasionally, you can be remarkably bright creatures.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Child death, and Grief
ang44's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-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
4.75
When it comes to slower-paced books that really take some time for events to happen / have a bigger focus on the word choice and emotional expression, these often have me literally begging for something to happen in the plot - the difference in this story for me was that every single word and sentence added beautiful layers of meaning to the characters, their emotions, and the ways that their lives intertwined. The author does a remarkable job and showing you just how much all of the characters mean to each other. I found this very beautiful and also very sad at times, and I think this book represented life at its most beautiful for me.
I did read the hard copy version (vs audio) and found the octopus perspective a bit silly at first, but i'm really glad I stuck it out, as it really was a miraculous way to turn a story prompt into a novel. I care about all of these characters and I really wished the best for all of them, and I loved the ending of this as well.
I did read the hard copy version (vs audio) and found the octopus perspective a bit silly at first, but i'm really glad I stuck it out, as it really was a miraculous way to turn a story prompt into a novel. I care about all of these characters and I really wished the best for all of them, and I loved the ending of this as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness