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The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman by Denis Thériault
4 reviews
sampk's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found it a quite challenging read. Perhaps it was just how bizarre the moral dissonance was, perhaps it's just not for me.
The writing is easy to read and the haikus were quite wonderful. I really did enjoy learning more about haikus and seeing how powerful a collection of them could be - i think that's a really special treat that comes out of this book.
But I just could not shake how difficult it was romanticising such a problematic character that didn't really acknowledge enough how much of a problem the situation was. The ending really ties things together in a way that I didn't expect and yet I feel so empty having finished this story.
The writing is easy to read and the haikus were quite wonderful. I really did enjoy learning more about haikus and seeing how powerful a collection of them could be - i think that's a really special treat that comes out of this book.
But I just could not shake how difficult it was romanticising such a problematic character that didn't really acknowledge enough how much of a problem the situation was. The ending really ties things together in a way that I didn't expect and yet I feel so empty having finished this story.
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
amyliz08's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
mateoj's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
_inge_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicide attempt
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