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smkassaras's review against another edition
5.0
i started this book like wow this is such a refreshing take on the dark academia genre and then halfway through i remembered that ms. rf kuang wrote this book and that by the end i would only be in pain.
i was right.
i was right.
leonjgonzalez's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
prettyphantastic's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.5
lena_ruit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
meurk's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
legsbian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
happywedge's review against another edition
5.0
Great characters! Insights about capitalism, racism, sexism, etc. 4?
merleperleee's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
damn
laurakershaw's review against another edition
3.0
This book has me conflicted. I loved the clear workmanship Kuang put into the understanding of translation and language and I found myself learning a lot and thinking more on the philosophy of language (which was cool since I’ve been reading more translated texts recently). I also think it brings up good points about imperialism, colonialism, and exploitation. However, I think the pacing was off. It was about 100 pages too long to make the same points and needed more of an editors keen eye (especially with the ending). For parts of it I was absolutely rapt and other parts I wasn’t interested at all which isn’t typical when I’m reading.
It’s really more 3.5/5 but I can’t in good conscience upgrade it because it just feels too clunky to be up there with other four star books.
It’s really more 3.5/5 but I can’t in good conscience upgrade it because it just feels too clunky to be up there with other four star books.
cocovert's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0