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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What this book isn't:
Despite the title, there are absolutely no octopuses in this book—barely even a passing mention. The connection is entirely metaphorical and feels like a bit of a stretch. It's hard not to suspect the publisher was trying to capitalize on the popularity of more overtly octopus-themed titles. If so, I suppose the marketing did its job.
What this book is:
A coming-of-age story about a Canadian girl attending university in Edinburgh. The Scottish setting, academic life, friendships, and young romance create a rich backdrop for a subtle family mystery and a search for identity. There's a touch of British banter and the “fish-out-of-water” charm of a Canadian abroad, which adds wit and levity. Eventually, the octopus metaphor surfaces—offering a reflection on motherhood and self-sacrifice.
A quick, enjoyable read overall.
Despite the title, there are absolutely no octopuses in this book—barely even a passing mention. The connection is entirely metaphorical and feels like a bit of a stretch. It's hard not to suspect the publisher was trying to capitalize on the popularity of more overtly octopus-themed titles. If so, I suppose the marketing did its job.
What this book is:
A coming-of-age story about a Canadian girl attending university in Edinburgh. The Scottish setting, academic life, friendships, and young romance create a rich backdrop for a subtle family mystery and a search for identity. There's a touch of British banter and the “fish-out-of-water” charm of a Canadian abroad, which adds wit and levity. Eventually, the octopus metaphor surfaces—offering a reflection on motherhood and self-sacrifice.
A quick, enjoyable read overall.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Good but a bit meandering with so many characters and layers.