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blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review against another edition
2.0
A pretty grim tale of survival sex + a need for human affection + hard times everywhere. Not sure I got a whole lot out of this book, but it had its moments.
technomage's review against another edition
3.0
Reading this was like listening to some telling you the story of her life with no pauses for breath. It's a complete contrast to christopher isherwood'so Berlin though.
kristine_9's review against another edition
4.0
This hit me. The train-of-thought style worked really well and highlighted the main characters lies and contradictions beautifully.
It also felt like a unique time capsule. It's almost hard for me to believe because to some extent I think we get a "sanitised" and more straightforward, linear, version of history in textbooks and the fact that this has erased the experiences of people like this protagonist is very upsetting to think about.
What huge collection of narratives have we missed out on because of various systems of oppression which have dictated who's story gets to be heard?
It also felt like a unique time capsule. It's almost hard for me to believe because to some extent I think we get a "sanitised" and more straightforward, linear, version of history in textbooks and the fact that this has erased the experiences of people like this protagonist is very upsetting to think about.
What huge collection of narratives have we missed out on because of various systems of oppression which have dictated who's story gets to be heard?
marinaschulz's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
iamnobird's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fran_gel's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It wasn’t really my style but was interesting to read a contemporary 30’s novel
schmoekermaus's review against another edition
4.0
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