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What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

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emory's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of my favorite books, and an overdue reread. I was particularly fond of the inclusion of odd details like ghosts and unexplainable phenomena, not to make the book scary, but just as a known fact of how everything works. 

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msradiosilence's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

Tldr; the book is amazing, atmospheric, AND gay!

Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/what-is-not-yours-is-not-yours

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