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jakekilroy's review against another edition
4.0
Kinkaid's short stories, at least here, vibrate somewhere between dreams, poems, and monologues, exploring island life in the Caribbean as if anything is possible, though without the majesty of such a thing. The magnificent and transcendent are trials and tribulations, and magic seems as tied to weariness as it is to wonder, for life still goes on and makes demands of us all.
elizafiedler's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
flowerpetals's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
botchedsonnet's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lilly71490's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
motifenjoyer's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
4.0
"Dead is the past. Dead shall the future be. And what stands before my eyes, as soon as I turn my back, dead is that, too."
lostcupofstars's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say. I enjoyed the physical book and the audiobook alike.