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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, Murder, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Death, Child death, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
serena_hien's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity 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, Murder, Slavery, Antisemitism, and Physical abuse
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