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navasketch's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I knew i needed to revisit this the first time i finished it— this book is chaotic and grim and refuses to compromise on its obtuseness. but it’s beautiful and sprawling and a lot of the imagery is left swimming through my head
outdoorminer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jessicaxmaria's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
I love reading a book that reads similarly to some of my favorite books--encountering the main influence in a classic novel. I started slowly, noticing that I may have needed to prepare to take lots of notes to keep track of characters and storylines, but instead I just let the fragmented and eerie story take me along. Quite a ride. I know I'll be reading it again, and next time, with a pen and ready to dissect.
meg_snoeyink's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
incredible, i don't think i'll ever stop thinking about this book
ridanwise's review against another edition
5.0
I can see clearly how this book would have inspired Marquez' magnum opus. But then again, I can see it too as Southern Gothic, or even Victorian in its beautiful and ghostly prose. A book that defies conventions.
smolsaknussemm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maweah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
gaby_inz's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75