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dern7663's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I enjoyed this book good writing, interesting story. Definitely had slow parts enjoyed the ending until the last chapter.
annacolbymcm's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a surprising delight. The plot is slow and subtle, which I am not normally a fan of. However, the style was beautiful and the premise unique.
anna4ce's review against another edition
3.0
Absolutely gorgeous writing, but the story was lacking in direction. Successful in the same vein as Anna Karenina: wordy and beautiful but ultimately non compelling in plot.
maynesrine's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.75
idaccool's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, it did take me over a month to read this brilliant book but it is definitely the best book I have ever read (with The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde of course).
theresaburnham's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Great story about family, hardship, loyalty, and what it means to be a good person. Though the language is a bit dense, I loved the long timespan of the story and characters, and the whimsy afforded to serious themes of war and captivity.
rkaufman13's review against another edition
Could have sworn I already reviewed this, but the tone of the book is "smarmy" and the main character's a Marty Stu. I don't know why everyone wants me to love this book.