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cathyelisabeth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
socorrobaptista's review
emotional
fast-paced
4.5
Decidi ler este livrinho por ser de uma autora que até então me era desconhecida, e de um país que dificilmente visitarei. Gostei muito, foi uma leitura realmente diferente. Muito surpreendente como encontrar um vegetal em formato diferente pode mudar a vida das pessoas de forma totalmente inesperada. É um texto para refletir sobre o poder do amor, eu acho.
jmkeefer's review
emotional
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
4.75
ackatienza's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
dvaruas's review
3.0
A nice short read. The story has got a certain charm to itself. Many events in the story is really exaggerated, increasing the disconnect with reality. However, overall it had something interesting to say about life. :)
attytheresa's review
5.0
One day an Iranian farmer harvests two parsnips that have grown together in a unique shape. On closer examination, he sees that it resembles a couple deep in the throes of lovemaking. This moves him greatly, causing deep emotions. After initially hiding the parsnips in love from all, he finally shares and for a time, through the miracle of a viral post on the internet, these rare parsnips in love move many to tears and deeper feelings.
...for a moment their world was overwhelmed with the beauty of existence, the very possibility of love.
This is a touching very short story (40 pages) about the wonderful impact of true love, though as with life, fleeting.
...for a moment their world was overwhelmed with the beauty of existence, the very possibility of love.
This is a touching very short story (40 pages) about the wonderful impact of true love, though as with life, fleeting.
bernfarr's review
4.0
A short story and quick read. It's interesting how the characters were affected by the parsnips and how these enhanced their lives in both temporary and longer term ways. Also how the inanimate parsnips helped their communication to improve overall.
clairesomebody's review against another edition
4.0
Moving, and delightful in its eccentricity. We could all stand to incorporate some of the love in this book into our daily lives and relationships (with ourselves and/or others).