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sarahmjames's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book in my late teens (so EONS ago!!!) but I remember really liking it. The author is incredible at making his imagery come to life.
ap1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This audiobook definitely won't be for everyone. It's fairly melodramatic and resembles a soap opera the further in you go. But it was difficult to stop listening to, partly because the narration performed it as a series of run-on sentences (which was actually a good choice a lot of the time).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Suicide, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Self harm, Racism, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Rape, and Injury/Injury detail
spencerdance's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gamecocksara's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like it as much as Beach Music... but I'm still glad I read it.
lumleyisaac's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first book by Conroy and it was deeply moving. I laughed and cried throughout this story. The characters were fully fleshed and felt real, the prose and the poetry alike were beautiful, and the way Conroy portrayed the behavior of men and women felt intimate and exposing.
To write six hundred pages and still have each paragraph sing is a true accomplishment. It is also worth mentioning that this book has chapters that were much darker than I expected.
To write six hundred pages and still have each paragraph sing is a true accomplishment. It is also worth mentioning that this book has chapters that were much darker than I expected.
lisakerd's review against another edition
3.0
The contemporary storyline was paced a little slowly, but some of the memoir vignettes were interesting. Conroy’s writing contains some artfully crafted sentences, but mostly reads as convoluted overindulgence—coming off as pretentious.
feaseasy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
megsy13's review against another edition
2.0
Some really engaging and dramatic parts, but still could be slow and a slightly tedious read
1bookobsessionconfessions's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorites. Clever, emotional and satisfying. A bit sad and some violence that might disturb some people's sensitivities. Just a great story and writing.