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3.03 AVERAGE
3.03 AVERAGE
I would be lying if I said I didn't barely skim it and then turn to sparknotes. This was an assigned reading for my literature class and I've been pushing it aside in favor of (re)reading other books (whoops) the past days.
But because of it, I don't think I'm in any standing to rate this book, and based on the reviews you either really love this book or hate it.
However, I was a fan of Poisonwood Bible, and I see where parallels and inspiration could be drawn. The same applies to Lord of the Flies.
Overall, this book is short, so I might reread it after having a full understanding. It's all in the symbols and frankly I'll try to reread this with a new eye for understanding without too much overthinking.
But because of it, I don't think I'm in any standing to rate this book, and based on the reviews you either really love this book or hate it.
However, I was a fan of Poisonwood Bible, and I see where parallels and inspiration could be drawn. The same applies to Lord of the Flies.
Overall, this book is short, so I might reread it after having a full understanding. It's all in the symbols and frankly I'll try to reread this with a new eye for understanding without too much overthinking.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
dark
reflective
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So densely-packed, full of rich language and vivid imagery. The language, symbolism, and plotline is pretty complicated to get through—and the frame narrative doesn't help—but once you get it, you get it. It wasn't so much a pleasure to read as a pleasure to analyze and discuss, but I can say with certainty that I walked out of this experience very, very fulfilled.
Shoutout to "a flabby, pretending, weak-eyed devil" for being the funniest description in the book.
Shoutout to "a flabby, pretending, weak-eyed devil" for being the funniest description in the book.
Just because you love listening to the narrator (Scott Brick) doesn't mean you'll love everything he reads - lol.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thought this would be an easy read since it's only around 90 pages, but was so unfathomably dense that I really couldn't enjoy it. Such a slog to get though
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes