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Scattered All Over the Earth by Yōko Tawada

priya_24's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful reflective

3.75

frizzbee's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective fast-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

4.5

sofiaolen's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

thuskia's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

avispa's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

stegobookosaurus's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I read this one while travelling which gave it an extra jolt of excitement.

But I found myself struggling to see the point in this one. I understand the message but I couldn't understand why the characters connected into a group.

The ending was also sudden. We  realised the goal wasn't able to be achieved and then BOOM the end.

But I enjoyed all the Moomin mentions.

esterbolmenas's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really love the concept of this book, especially with all the linguistically plot twists, such as with Susano. Calming, intriguing, yet slow and comforting. What a chaotic ending in comparison though? But definitely good writing, and interesting characters. Love the multiple POV.

britrujillo's review against another edition

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funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

averycm4's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

immediateforgivenessineurydice's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75