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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
A promising beginning and a lot of writing talent turned into a seriously disappointing ending where not much made sense or felt satisfying. The Nightingale of the title was a trivial late appearing character; the MC is named Vasilisa, which is a very famous Russian fairy tale name, not in this case associated with that fairy tale but with another fairy tale cycle, which was jarring--as if a character named Cinderella had been the lead in Snow White. The entire priest subplot was pointless. If it sounds like I really didn't like the book, that's mostly true, but the writing was strong even if the plot was for me a huge failure.
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars. A perfect fairy tale to read on a cold winter night. The characters are well developed and the conflict is subtle. It's a slow build up but never felt boring at all.
Aside from the difficult to pronounce words and names I loved this book. Vasya is such a captivating woman and character and the peek into Russian lore was a unique treat!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
No sabía nada del libro antes de leerlo y fue una sorpresa lo mucho que me gustó, si sufrí por el contexto histórico (como mujer, sentí cada momento en que Vasia no estana conforme con su destino), pero no quitó que lo pudiera disfrutar y sinceramente el final me dejo con ganas de leer mucho más.
Al principio el papá de Vasia no me agradó pero bueno, las cosas cambian 😗
Al principio el papá de Vasia no me agradó pero bueno, las cosas cambian 😗
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved loved LOVED this book, this fairytale, this story! Thanks to my brother for putting this series on my radar. Russian folk tales + smidge of magic + strong female character = LOVE IT.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes