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dizzzybrook's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such a bittersweet and cozy little novella that I was able to fly through in one sitting. I love stories that are simultaneously about everything and nothing all at once. I’m very eager to read more from Dusapin.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder
annesophiekeita's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“How do you know when a story is done?”
Kerrand came closer to the desk.
“My character reaches a point when I know he has a life of his own. I can let him go.”
how such a small book can be so frustrating and good at the same time??? this short story is for the ones who struggle with what people think/expect from them.
Kerrand came closer to the desk.
“My character reaches a point when I know he has a life of his own. I can let him go.”
how such a small book can be so frustrating and good at the same time??? this short story is for the ones who struggle with what people think/expect from them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
samanthaleereads's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, and Body shaming
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: War and Death
sara_wical's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Body shaming
laurenlilley's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
oliviaemain's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
alisonlev's review
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.0
A very setting-centric, beautifully written glimpse into the life of a remarkably unremarkable narrator. I loved the subtleties of the narration, but there was a little too much fish for me (like, literal fish .. at least 10% of this book is just descriptions of fish and I’m not kidding).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
l0v3lu's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Animal death
Minor: Vomit
charlottejones952's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
readingpicnic's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.5
A weird little wintery book set in South Korea that comments on white tourism, biracial identity, the body modification culture in Korea, body dysmorphia, and complicated mother-daughter relationships. There were some great vividly weird scenes, especially between the mother and daughter. The weird relationship between the main character and the French tourist made me so uncomfortable, but more in an intriguing way? The men were just pretty gross and unlikeable in this story in general. The main character does end up binge-eating a lot in this book, especially in scenes with her mother, and food plays an important role in the story, so content warning for that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Fatphobia, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit and War