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pazfauxster's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The first story in the book, called <i>Safe Passage</i>, was so strong that I really got my hopes up. It was moving, mysterious, and I loved how the first part of the book, titled <i>Birth</i>, began with a story (ostensibly) about death. <i>"What an inventive decision!"</i> I thought. Unfortunately, I was in for a disappointment after that.
Overall, I found several stories rather compelling. Those were, apart from the first one, <i>Atria</i>, <i>The Ages</i> and <i>Tributaries</i>. I didn't exactly love them, but they were rather interesting in both premise and execution.
The rest I either found undercooked (what was it about? did the author want to make a statement or was it just a vignette?) or downright disturbing with no particular reason to be so. <i>Poppyseed</i> was the second story in the collection and it already made me want to close the book and forget it ever existed. Not cool. But maybe I'm overreacting.
Anyway, if you're into bizarre stuff about love, life, and family where everything is kinda normal on the surface and not so normal underneath, this is your jam. Unfortunately, it wasn't mine.
Overall, I found several stories rather compelling. Those were, apart from the first one, <i>Atria</i>, <i>The Ages</i> and <i>Tributaries</i>. I didn't exactly love them, but they were rather interesting in both premise and execution.
The rest I either found undercooked (what was it about? did the author want to make a statement or was it just a vignette?) or downright disturbing with no particular reason to be so. <i>Poppyseed</i> was the second story in the collection and it already made me want to close the book and forget it ever existed. Not cool. But maybe I'm overreacting.
Anyway, if you're into bizarre stuff about love, life, and family where everything is kinda normal on the surface and not so normal underneath, this is your jam. Unfortunately, it wasn't mine.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Grief, and Pregnancy
laurensvetlik's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death and Sexual assault
sorcha's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Rape, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Medical content, and Abortion
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