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belgian_fantasy_fan's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Sexual assault and Infidelity
drymming's review against another edition
2.0
I am within the minority and i have no words.
The writing was absolutely beautiful. I loved the descriptions and everyone is totally right about this when it comes to the gripping writing.
I just wish the characters were as gripping and unforgettable. I couldn't keep up with who is who. The stories from the past bored me more than Research in Healthcare Sciences did and i only wanted to see the world post-apocalypse but i didn't. I don't understand the whole Arthur plot to add onto my experience of confusion when it comes to the 7th guitar and the 2nd violin. I honestly don't care. Make me care, make my invested, make me feel something other than BOREDOM and have my full attention, book.
The writing was absolutely beautiful. I loved the descriptions and everyone is totally right about this when it comes to the gripping writing.
I just wish the characters were as gripping and unforgettable. I couldn't keep up with who is who. The stories from the past bored me more than Research in Healthcare Sciences did and i only wanted to see the world post-apocalypse but i didn't. I don't understand the whole Arthur plot to add onto my experience of confusion when it comes to the 7th guitar and the 2nd violin. I honestly don't care. Make me care, make my invested, make me feel something other than BOREDOM and have my full attention, book.
midwifereading's review against another edition
5.0
There are a lot of words used to describe this book in the blurbs on its cover. Melancholy. Lyrical. Poetic. Haunting. I agree. It's also heavy and dark at times, yet shot through with soft traces of hope. From the earliest pages, Mandel's writing captivated me. Her prose is truly rich and lovely and accessible and lilting and strong and soft.
This isn't just a story. It's a Story. The kind that resonates. The kind I already want to read again to see what I missed the first time.
The world of this book is utterly immersive and familiar. There are very few books I have read in which each character, no matter their importance, feels important. I cared so much for each player in this cast, and found myself rooting for each one to find what they were looking for.
The pacing is beautiful. Slow enough to enjoy the scenery, but moving forward steadily and surely, even when it seems to veer a bit. It's just right. And I couldn't put it down. If it weren't for the birth I went to, I probably would have read it in one sitting. To heck with responsibilities!
I am so sad that the story ended. How is it over? I had to reread the last paragraph a few times, just to make sure it really did end. Not many books leave me with a true book hangover. I think this one will take some time to recover from. It was amazing.
This isn't just a story. It's a Story. The kind that resonates. The kind I already want to read again to see what I missed the first time.
The world of this book is utterly immersive and familiar. There are very few books I have read in which each character, no matter their importance, feels important. I cared so much for each player in this cast, and found myself rooting for each one to find what they were looking for.
The pacing is beautiful. Slow enough to enjoy the scenery, but moving forward steadily and surely, even when it seems to veer a bit. It's just right. And I couldn't put it down. If it weren't for the birth I went to, I probably would have read it in one sitting. To heck with responsibilities!
I am so sad that the story ended. How is it over? I had to reread the last paragraph a few times, just to make sure it really did end. Not many books leave me with a true book hangover. I think this one will take some time to recover from. It was amazing.
andymoth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
edlovesbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
m0rb's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
nataliamar's review against another edition
4.0
No começo não gostei muito, pois achei que o livro ia focar em como tudo "acabou", então fiquei um pouco decepcionada com as idas e vindas no tempo. Depois dos 40% o livro começa a ficar bem interessante e eu não consegui largar.
É preciso relevar algumas coisas, como o fato de eles nem tentarem reconstruir o mundo como era, mas tem muitas reviews falando sobre esse aspecto, então se vc sabe que isso não vai acontecer e não te incomoda, vai em frente na leitura.
Também não espere muitas explicações da gripe, elas não aparecem em momento nenhum. Mas talvez esperar isso fosse mais meu lado bióloga falando alto, e eu prefiro não ter respostas do que ter respostas bizarras e absurdas como a de "divergente".
Enfim, se vc passar da metade, é capaz de gostar.
É preciso relevar algumas coisas, como o fato de eles nem tentarem reconstruir o mundo como era, mas tem muitas reviews falando sobre esse aspecto, então se vc sabe que isso não vai acontecer e não te incomoda, vai em frente na leitura.
Também não espere muitas explicações da gripe, elas não aparecem em momento nenhum. Mas talvez esperar isso fosse mais meu lado bióloga falando alto, e eu prefiro não ter respostas do que ter respostas bizarras e absurdas como a de "divergente".
Enfim, se vc passar da metade, é capaz de gostar.
gardenfairyreads's review against another edition
5.0
I just be rating books five stars man
But fr I don’t know if I’m glad I didn’t read this during the early days of quarantine or if I wish I had… either way, hits a little too close to home (in a good way)
But fr I don’t know if I’m glad I didn’t read this during the early days of quarantine or if I wish I had… either way, hits a little too close to home (in a good way)
lucyekh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mb_reading's review
I was having trouble focusing. I couldn't get into it. Maybe another time.