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katewhite77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Very Well Written, But No Likeable Characters
This is probably born out of the fact that it is a modern retelling of Wouthering Heights. I can't really comment further on this aspect because I have never read Wouthering Heights.
My Soul Twin tells of a tumultuous relationship between a foster brother and sister Stella and Ivo were bought up together for part of their German childhood and become inextricably linked but not always in healthy ways. The novel opens with Ivo suddenly returning to the family after being estranged for seven years.
I was always going to read this because I absolutely adored Haratchiwili's first novel, The Eighth Life. However, I am the sort of reader who needs at least some likeable characters to get myself through a book. So, I found the first two-thirds hard to get through. The resolution to this novel was pretty amazing, though, and I felt my perseverance was richly rewarded.
This is probably born out of the fact that it is a modern retelling of Wouthering Heights. I can't really comment further on this aspect because I have never read Wouthering Heights.
My Soul Twin tells of a tumultuous relationship between a foster brother and sister Stella and Ivo were bought up together for part of their German childhood and become inextricably linked but not always in healthy ways. The novel opens with Ivo suddenly returning to the family after being estranged for seven years.
I was always going to read this because I absolutely adored Haratchiwili's first novel, The Eighth Life. However, I am the sort of reader who needs at least some likeable characters to get myself through a book. So, I found the first two-thirds hard to get through. The resolution to this novel was pretty amazing, though, and I felt my perseverance was richly rewarded.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and War
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
andreinavhernandez98's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I haaaaate it this book. Good quotes but I couldn’t stand the main character. I understand that the author was trying to portray trauma and I think that was amazing, but it was just not for me, and it wasn’t what I expected either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
amobrien's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
My Soul Twin is a captivating and emotional story of guilt and complex relationships. You're not supposed to like these characters, but they are so well-written you can understand their choices and actions. I also thought the flow of this story was really strong. Sometimes when stories get translated from another language you lose out, but I thought this was well done.
My Soul Twin is a captivating and emotional story of guilt and complex relationships. You're not supposed to like these characters, but they are so well-written you can understand their choices and actions. I also thought the flow of this story was really strong. Sometimes when stories get translated from another language you lose out, but I thought this was well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Car accident
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