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slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
I have very mixed feelings about this book. I don't know where to begin rating it. On one hand the slow pace became a little tedious and I didn't feel incentive to pick up the book to continue reading. On the other hand the ending portion touched me in a way no book has in a fair while.
The author is exceptional in creating a feel of place, the reader is given a very unique opportunity to experience the city of Luanda. That, I feel, is the best takeaway from reading this book. I would have never have completed Transparent City on my own violation - if it won't for the read around the world challenge - but I'm also very glad to have had the experience of reading it.
The author is exceptional in creating a feel of place, the reader is given a very unique opportunity to experience the city of Luanda. That, I feel, is the best takeaway from reading this book. I would have never have completed Transparent City on my own violation - if it won't for the read around the world challenge - but I'm also very glad to have had the experience of reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Gun violence
Minor: War and Murder
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