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nicmedia123's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A metaphorical look at true and unconditional love.
I loved this author’s writing despite the quirky plot of a husband mutating into a great white shark.
Most of this book kept me hooked, but there were parts where the story dragged or I was tired from the overwhelming amount of metaphor being used.
I also thought it would have benefitted from a little rearranging of the chronology of the story.
Overall, I’d love to read something new from this author. 3.75/5 stars for me.
I loved this author’s writing despite the quirky plot of a husband mutating into a great white shark.
Most of this book kept me hooked, but there were parts where the story dragged or I was tired from the overwhelming amount of metaphor being used.
I also thought it would have benefitted from a little rearranging of the chronology of the story.
Overall, I’d love to read something new from this author. 3.75/5 stars for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Death
stephwz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
One of the most beautiful and gut-wrenching books I have ever read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death
Minor: Alcoholism
astoriareader's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
SYNOPSIS:
- Wren & Lewis are in their first (and last) year of marriage.
- The world is the same as ours, except people can inherit genetic mutations where they change from human to animal. Shortly after getting married, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis. He will retain most of his consciousness, memories, and intellect, but his physical body will gradually turn into a great white shark.
- Wren’s mother, Angela, similarly experienced an animal mutation diagnosis, and her story is woven throughout as well.
MY THOUGHTS
- A beautifully written book. It is hard to describe, but it truly is art.
- The writing structure is written different than other books I’ve read, but in a really good way. I thought it was quite clever to include play/scene sections throughout the book.
- Frankly, I am shocked I ended up loving this book. I thought it wouldn’t be for me, but it ended up being one of the most unique, oddly beautiful books I’ve ever read.
- As far out as the book may sound, it is an emotional ride, and it explores being a caretaker, finding peace, transformation, family, love, loss, grief, & how relationships grow and change.
- I am shocked this is Habeck’s debut novel, as it is the best writing I’ve ever read. I was so moved by her writing.
- What an imaginative, unique plot.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Beautifully written. The book is truly a work of art. Although the plot may sound silly, trust me: you don’t want to miss this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Grief and Medical content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Animal death, Death, and Pregnancy
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