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cat_22's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death
Minor: Dementia, Sexual content, Car accident, and Alcohol
ka_cam's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I put ‘character driven’ but really this was place driven, the many voices that make up the chapters include living and spirit humans, mythical beings, plants, animals, and mountains/storms, all in one area centered around probably 50ish years. You follow a few plots through the eyes of the people/places/objects who speak in what I found to be a moving and beautiful meditation on time, connection, place, love, and loss. I really enjoyed the framing and found it a beautiful read, though I suspect not all will.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Death, Violence, Sexual content, Murder, and War
Minor: Body horror, Car accident, Dementia, Blood, Alcohol, and Animal cruelty
starrygal's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
One of the best books I have read in awhile. Poetic, entrancing, tragic, realistic, magical, and utterly unlike most other novels. I love the way it gives everyone a voice, even those who normally don't get a say in these stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, War, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual harassment and Excrement
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