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plateroa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
pjv1013's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
jooooaquin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
forever_fantasy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
loes_'s review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cassmpt's review against another edition
5.0
Ce livre n'a pas gagné le prix Goncourt pour rien. Je trouve sincèrement qu'il est génialement écrit. Si bien écrit que l'on comprend facilement la trame de l'histoire, les moments de flashbacks, de recits enchassés etc, ils sont PARFAITS. L'histoire en elle-même est belle et mélange la littérature avec une enquête en ajoutant bien evidemment une touche d'amour. Tout est excellement fait et écrit, je le recommande à tous
piajussila's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
clmckinney's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book follows the trail of a cloaked author whose novel was surrounded by controversy. We follow a young author who is drawn to this veiled writer. We see the many turns his life takes from his birth and onwards. What I really liked about this novel is the slowly unfolding story. And every side character has their own contribution to the larger story of who this man really is. This man was mythical and legendary in his powers. There was also a supernatural element which worked great in this tale. I think this says a lot about literature and writers, and how profound their contribution to people and community is. I am amazed this wasn't on the International Booker Prize List. This is great writing, and amazingly good story telling. This reminded me of Murakami a bit, and another book called S, about a mysterious writer. I give this one a 5/5.
idah_mrashui's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75