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laurasauras's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the different voices in this, they were really clear. There were moments when I was flinching at the description, which I take to be a really good sign. It's a very macabre story, more so than I thought it would be even with the death implicit in the title. And I have never hated a literary character more than Anse in my entire life. Love a book that makes me feel that strongly.
outruncaf's review against another edition
dark
funny
- 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
5.0
Only 12% of users found this book funny.... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
leggup's review against another edition
2.0
I guess I just don't like Faulkner. I feel blasphemous saying that. I don't like books that are written in the "voice" of the south. I don't like books about the anti-journey. I don't like books you cringe your way through as all of the characters make stupid choices.
There are some beautiful sentences in this book. Also, I legitimately laughed when I read the line, "My mother is a fish." I don't think it's supposed to even be funny, so much as a demonstration of the connections a child blah blah blah. My brain was so depressed that it clung to the only shred of hilarity and ran with it.
I didn't find the text to be confusing, although I did flip back and forth a little to make sure I wasn't mixing up a few of the characters. The dialogue made me want to claw out my eyes.
There are some beautiful sentences in this book. Also, I legitimately laughed when I read the line, "My mother is a fish." I don't think it's supposed to even be funny, so much as a demonstration of the connections a child blah blah blah. My brain was so depressed that it clung to the only shred of hilarity and ran with it.
I didn't find the text to be confusing, although I did flip back and forth a little to make sure I wasn't mixing up a few of the characters. The dialogue made me want to claw out my eyes.
astratton1027's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
kcmck's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the few books from college that I want to re-read (and I received a degree in literature!)
kylederose's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
scribear's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
achinglyshy's review against another edition
2.0
i can't tell if i absolutely hated this book or if my lit teacher has been getting on my nerves more recently so i hate the fact i had to read this for class. also it was kinda confusing skjfks
i hope dewey dell's okay <3
i hope dewey dell's okay <3
kserio's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Beautifully written
turtleduck32's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death