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parcoeur's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny and Classism
Minor: Sexual content
btothebooks's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this up (I don’t remember where specifically I got it?) but I love invisible string stories. The way they’re all connected by the one painting is a fascinating way to connect these different lives. Some of them are enchanting, some of them are heart breaking, but they all felt compelling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Antisemitism, and Pregnancy
hue's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
It wasn't necessarily a bad book, it was just . . utterly boring. I felt like I was hallucating for the most of it and the words didn't quite register in my head.
However, I did like the last story, 'Magdalena Looking '. If I were to review the book solely on that particular story it would've been up to four stars.
However, I did like the last story, 'Magdalena Looking '. If I were to review the book solely on that particular story it would've been up to four stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Antisemitism, Murder, and Pregnancy
owlishone's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Poignant writing touching on a range of issues economically (that is, within a relatively short number of pages). This is a short story collection tied together thematically and disguised as a novel—something I increasingly love. Involuntary childlessness is addressed here more than once. A short book, but laden with sensitive treatment of complex subjects.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Slavery, Antisemitism, and Murder