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juneorgwen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book focuses more on prose than anything else. While there is some character and plot development the primary focus is the writing itself. Treat this more as a poetry book than a novel and you'll be okay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Death, Death of parent, and Gore
Minor: Racism
dylant's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-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
3.5
babs_reviews's review against another edition
2.0
There was some I did like (the poetry, the lyrical prose, the beauty in description) but there was a lot that was just, ramblings of repetitiveness. It was hard to finish, but I did it.
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
3.0
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 at all! Best for people who like non-standard narratives. Beware of content warnings if needed (violent deaths and sexual assault described)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Death, and Death of parent
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