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rouge_red's review
Wow I don't like that. It's rambling, so repetitive, features poetry that's repetitious. So far, we're just listing a bunch of ways a person can die. No.
motherofladybirds's review against another edition
2.0
I admired this rather than loved it, hence the 2 stars. I know the writing is deeply poetic and explores huge themes, but I related to this as a poetry collection, rather than an essay. The reveal of the family tree explained some of the strange tangents and juxtapositions, but I would have appreciated this more if it was at the beginning to refer to as I went along.
cadmanreads's review against another edition
4.0
I'm thinking that this book might be one that stays with me. As the subject matter could be triggering I initially reserved the right to DNF quickly but thankfully the book handles things well.
I listened to the audiobook and really wished I had a physical copy to hand annotate many of the passages.
I wouldn't say this book is for everyone, as its frank and graphic (many f-bombs) whilst also being beautiful and thought-provoking.
I'm also not sure how I've come away feeling it was life-affirming.
As far as rating, this may change when I've had time to think about it, as some parts of this book are 5stars for sure, however a few were a tiny bit much for me to take.
4.5stars (for now!)
I listened to the audiobook and really wished I had a physical copy to hand annotate many of the passages.
I wouldn't say this book is for everyone, as its frank and graphic (many f-bombs) whilst also being beautiful and thought-provoking.
I'm also not sure how I've come away feeling it was life-affirming.
As far as rating, this may change when I've had time to think about it, as some parts of this book are 5stars for sure, however a few were a tiny bit much for me to take.
4.5stars (for now!)
queenhadija's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
gaelstorm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautiful, poetic, weird, heart breaking, sad, filled with love. Not a standard novel.
jamesblyth's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
margaretfrances's review against another edition
was it because i was already in a slump? bored me to DEATH lol get it. felt overblown and exclusionary dense.
roslink's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
oscar101's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thebechdelbitch's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5