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kristina_simon's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully written, intriguing story. I really did not expect that ending!
lbw's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
It was unsettling. I’m not sure I liked it, but I also had to keep reading to see if the creepy feeling was for a reason.
Upon choosing this book, I thought it took place in the real country, Andorra, but if you know anything about geography you will realize quickly as you start reading that this is set in a fictional Andorra. That just added to the dreaminess or surreality of the book.
About halfway through, I described a scene to my husband as being like something from Camus’ “The Stranger.” But I always seem to think that when describing books in which the characters are overcome by heat and sun.
Upon choosing this book, I thought it took place in the real country, Andorra, but if you know anything about geography you will realize quickly as you start reading that this is set in a fictional Andorra. That just added to the dreaminess or surreality of the book.
About halfway through, I described a scene to my husband as being like something from Camus’ “The Stranger.” But I always seem to think that when describing books in which the characters are overcome by heat and sun.
fallonc's review
4.0
I think the author takes a lot of liberties with putting words into his character's mouths, but I loved the idea of the story, the imagery, and couldn't help falling in love with Alex. I loved the twist at the end--not too unbelievable or unexpected, but presented in such a way that it was unexpected.
airr's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
magus_eden's review
4.0
Despite the luscious prose, I was fairly on the fence about this one until the last paragraph, and then... well played, Mr. Cameron!
ernie's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sarney89's review against another edition
1.0
what the hell did I just read? this is, like, the most strange book I've ever read and I can't really explain why.
janey's review against another edition
4.0
I'll definitely be reading more Peter Cameron. I feel like he writes the way Geoff Dyer would if Dyer stopped being screamingly funny.