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the_reading_wren's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A showcase of short stories by Tove Janssen, including those from her collection ‘The Sculptor’s Daughter’ and some about her older age. The addition of some of her correspondence I felt was out of place here, but it was only a small section of the book anyway.
A lot of the introduction by Ali Smith didn’t make much sense to me until after I’d read the book, but that was probably just me.
The stories tthemselves are gems of insight, reflection and wisdom.
A lot of the introduction by Ali Smith didn’t make much sense to me until after I’d read the book, but that was probably just me.
The stories tthemselves are gems of insight, reflection and wisdom.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism and Vomit
venetiana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, War, Violence, Gaslighting, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Cursing, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Confinement, Blood, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Classism
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