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teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The writing was well done, but I don't feel the story line and characters lived up to it. I did enjoy Agatha as a character, but also wanted much more of her and from her. I can see both sides of readers who enjoyed it and those who didn't.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Animal cruelty
Minor: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault
boggremlin's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely unexpected and deeply moving. This is such a tender novel, raw and frustrated in places and full of grace in others.
lkshaw1217's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
katharina90's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A clever book that ranges from quirky and funny to sad and reflective. The type of slow paced novel where not a whole lot happens and yet you keep reading.
Pretty strong for a debut novel although the characters were a bit flatter than I would have liked, and I would have enjoyed a deeper exploration of some of the themes.
Pretty strong for a debut novel although the characters were a bit flatter than I would have liked, and I would have enjoyed a deeper exploration of some of the themes.
Overall this book raises more questions than it answers and I think that's the point.
"It's my belief that many men sleep too soundly at night."
--Sister Agatha
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual assault and Child abuse
gaylandtoo's review against another edition
2.5
although this book has very lovely language that i found to be ethereal and relatable, it moved too slowly to keep my attention. perhaps just not for me.
lindsayb's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, I loved how quiet and funny and bittersweet this novel was. Its episodic format. How Agatha comes to find herself by looking at her relation to those around her. I was always eager to return. I can't wait to read more by Luchette!
amandalagerfeld's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
cmcoppedge's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ashleye's review against another edition
5.0
It took me a bit, but oh, how I loved this book when I got into it
jennaclaireclouse's review against another edition
2.0
This book was beautifully written and had some incredible moments but didn’t feel like a true build towards the end. I wanted more character development of Agatha…