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ruby4sure's review against another edition
Kinda don't know how to rate this - the strangest little book I have ever read?
Vibes were good, although the translation wasn't spellbinding (surely there is a better word than 'crazies' to put in a book that describes dandelions on a riverbank in such a lovely way).
Feel like it's one that will stick with me because of how simple and pretty it is.
Vibes were good, although the translation wasn't spellbinding (surely there is a better word than 'crazies' to put in a book that describes dandelions on a riverbank in such a lovely way).
Feel like it's one that will stick with me because of how simple and pretty it is.
veewillrockyou's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
tiffanyfu's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thrillerbingergirl's review against another edition
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰 is a young woman in love, affected by a strange condition: «𝘤𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘰». 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘰, her boyfriend, wants to marry her to be by her side and take care of her, but 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰's mother believes that it is better for the young woman to be cured first and decides to hospitalize her.
𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰 experiences episodes where he cannot see his partner's body. She is aware that he is there in front of her but she cannot see him. This novel compiles an extensive dialogue between 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘰 and 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰's mother, after admitting her to an asylum. And the weight of that decision. His mother fears that 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰 will one day stop seeing everyone around him. 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘰 is convinced that his love can help her and is willing to take care of her. But love is not enough for 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰's mother. After leaving her in the asylum, together they question this decision and the fragile border between sanity and madness.
𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰 experiences episodes where he cannot see his partner's body. She is aware that he is there in front of her but she cannot see him. This novel compiles an extensive dialogue between 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘰 and 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰's mother, after admitting her to an asylum. And the weight of that decision. His mother fears that 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰 will one day stop seeing everyone around him. 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘰 is convinced that his love can help her and is willing to take care of her. But love is not enough for 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘰's mother. After leaving her in the asylum, together they question this decision and the fragile border between sanity and madness.
jcampbell's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Strange and beautiful, the book feels like it happens in a world somewhere between awake and asleep. The images painted are vivid and you can only imagine how great the novel would have been had it been finished.
issywelsby's review against another edition
2.0
I probably should have DNFed this because I don’t think it was for me but I persevered in the hopes that it would turn around. I found it very dry and forgettable even as I was reading it
viridiantre's review against another edition
4.0
the last ten pages deserve the 4 stars rate...i'm fascinated
amihan_drt's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
3.0
weird but beautifully written. wish it was finished.
winduprabbit's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
georgiarose888's review against another edition
4.0
was very touched by this. translation was done beautifully too.