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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love the writing style. I would love to read this book again and catch all the things I missed the first time.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you loved Addie LaRue and the Midnight Library like I did, this novel is for you! Very interesting plot and I liked the magical realism. I was a bit disappointed in the ending around the puzzle ball. I was expecting something more profound. Overall it was super good!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Murder
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
The opening paragraph is one of my favorite things I’ve ever read because of the vivid scenery and emotions. The author paints a beautifully descriptive story that meanders around in time (which I enjoyed since I rarely read anything non-chronological).
I enjoyed reading it but some parts bugged me—the language used by the characters feels too modern, there are a couple spots where the names/locations don’t match the time period, and, most importantly to me, the main character is a woman clearly written by a man. Two thirds of the book is over before we get more than a mention of another woman and even that feels more like a male character who was given a female appearance. We only get to know details of Aubry through her interactions with men.
I enjoyed reading it but some parts bugged me—the language used by the characters feels too modern, there are a couple spots where the names/locations don’t match the time period, and, most importantly to me, the main character is a woman clearly written by a man. Two thirds of the book is over before we get more than a mention of another woman and even that feels more like a male character who was given a female appearance. We only get to know details of Aubry through her interactions with men.
Interesting premise, fun adventures along the way, but the end… what was the ending?? I feel like it was never resolved. Maybe I fell asleep.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a story that’s easy to fall right into and go along for the ride. A sweeping adventure in magical realism. I wish there had been more backstory given, more explanation and maybe justification for Aubry’s malady, but I loved that she was a survivor who learned and grew through the story.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Loved this book. Loved the main character, the non-linear story, the minor characters, the descriptions. Such a great read! Highly recommend.
I liked it most of the time. But it did get long winded at parts. Not sure I like the ending.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated