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jessethereader's review against another edition
3.0
I really hope to see more interesting take on classic stories like this in the future! I loved following Geppetto and seeing his angle on the story of Pinnochio.
annietate's review against another edition
4.0
Edward Carey has the most delightful writing style! The Swallowed Man is a story about Gepetto, Pinocchio’s father. He’s living inside of a large fish - for most of the book and you’re reading his journal entries talking about living in the fish and also some reflections on life pre-fish. A wonderful take on loneliness and at times madness. Also in true Edward Carey fashion there are beautiful illustrations sprinkled throughout.
jwaddy17's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
frankensteinscreature's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Carey’s gothic masterpiece.
The Swallowed Man is an intricately crafted exploration of family, love, madness, art, death and remembrance. A retelling of Pinocchio that almost becomes a retelling of Frankenstein in its discussion of creation and monstrosity supplemented by perfectly uncanny artworks.
This is truly one of the most beautiful things I have ever read, most definitely a new favourite.
The Swallowed Man is an intricately crafted exploration of family, love, madness, art, death and remembrance. A retelling of Pinocchio that almost becomes a retelling of Frankenstein in its discussion of creation and monstrosity supplemented by perfectly uncanny artworks.
This is truly one of the most beautiful things I have ever read, most definitely a new favourite.
esterjean's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Dramatic. Boring. Rambling.
amonkhouse's review against another edition
5.0
What a fucking bizarre premise, I loved every second of it
robotsocks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
canadianbookworm's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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
3.0
https://cdnbookworm.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-swallowed-man.html
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
2.0
We all heard the story of Pinocchio but this book follows Geppetto when he was eaten by a sea beast. And in in candle light he tries to write down his story before it's to late.
I really enjoyed the premise of this and was really hoping it would be a five stars. But I didn't enjoy the audiobook of this. Geppetto sounded so very whiny and I could barely stand listening to him complain. But maybe this book does better in the written format.
I really enjoyed the premise of this and was really hoping it would be a five stars. But I didn't enjoy the audiobook of this. Geppetto sounded so very whiny and I could barely stand listening to him complain. But maybe this book does better in the written format.
mcdevimm's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to this on audiobook and there was something lost in that format.