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bricep's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
tweedsuitcase's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
averypaige's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
kathleenguthriewoods's review against another edition
5.0
Exquisite writing. Be sure to read a good intro (the version I had was by David Gilmour) so you understand the family backstory and the tragedy around the book's publication before you read it. I'm still processing my experience with this book, so don't quite have the words. Evocative. You feel the emotions as you read. You experience the landscape and the interior scenery as you read. The writing is dense, so take your time.
tipperary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lawrieytheymock's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
bigbookbabe's review against another edition
3.0
(read for class) definitely my own knowledge of sicily dragging down my rating here, but i did find the first bit a little boring. overall though, a very good novel exploring the ways our social class lock us in
conr8582's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0