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Primeval and Other Times by Olga Tokarczuk

3 reviews

currantcat's review

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dark emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I read this book for a book club and even though it wasn't for me, I'm still glad I read it. I can see the artistic merit of the book, but the switches of focus on many characters in each chapter made it hard for me to feel invested in each character. I actually was the most invested in Primeval as a character, which had the most development. If you do read this book, please check the content warnings. A lot of the scenes are brutal and explicit. I think they also hit me a little too hard, making me enjoy the book less. 

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sunnybopeep's review

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5.0

Oh my God, you just have to read it. Don’t read Lapvona. Read THIS.

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adaaa's review

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challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0


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