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dreamsoftomes's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
super vibey, almost prose-like, it's very good at paiting a strong atmosphere. The book form of how overpowing and dizzying incense can be. It's length surprised me, such a strong image and captivating emotions I was left with.
Graphic: Eating disorder
bethsreading's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This book is definitely not for everyone; if you’re someone that needs plot to a story - it is not for you. However, this book excels at creating a distinct and palpable atmosphere with beautiful yet direct writing. This is very much a character focused story and, while I didn’t always fully understand her actions, the narrator felt like a real person with a complicated view of herself and her own life. It is an interesting reflection on identity, autonomy, and the desire yet fear of something more. If you’re someone who likes atmospheric, character focused literary fiction - which I certainly do when I’m in the mood for it - I think you’ll like this.
Graphic: Body horror, Vomit, Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Body shaming
Moderate: Murder
kirstenw13's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
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
3.5
The writing is very curious, I’m not sure if it’s because it’s a translated work or if that’s just the writer’s style. It was an interesting book from a perspective I hadn’t read before. It’s definitely a more experimental book than what I normally read, but I didn’t understand the characters motivations or actions.
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Dysphoria, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
m_a_j's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: War
mold_munchr's review against another edition
reflective
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
2.0
didn't live up to the cover
Graphic: Eating disorder and Body shaming
emminkirjakasa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Hidas, vähäeleinen ja melankolinen tunnelma jatkuu koko kirjan läpi. Kirja on kaunis ja yksinkertainen.
Graphic: Body shaming and Eating disorder
Minor: Vomit
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Moderate: Body shaming and Eating disorder
tunameggle's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Eating disorder
claudiashelf's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
❝ Wifi password: ilovesokcho. ❞
Honestly, I chose this book because the cover piqued my interest, lol! It looks so dreamy, I swear. This book has something very compelling and eerie that draws me in, as well as something that makes me feel as if I am witnessing something develop, making it a novel that I simply fall into. However, my expectations were quickly dashed because the book was neither what I had hoped for, nor was it dreamy. God. This book evokes a sense of winter sadness. I spent days reading this book, expecting for something to happen, but nothing ever occurred. It just— hmm... ok.
Graphic: Eating disorder
yankees714's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Moderate: Vomit and Eating disorder