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melodyseestrees's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.25
I read an uncorrected proof and I am someone who lacks cultural understanding of the culture within the text. With these notions in mind I continue.
I still enjoyed the story and was fully aware that several of the nuances escaped my understanding. For example the Rosie was handled throughout the tale felt strange to me. The relationship between KK and Beti. The relationships between Beti and her siblings. The unreliable narrator factor within a character we had implicitly trusted.
It is on me as a reader for not researching the factors I did not find easy to understand and I do recommend thoroughly reading the translators notes as well as doing your own research. The tale is subtle in its whimsy and serious in its message. This is an important story for many people to read, even though it will take work on their part to mend the cultural gap. The writing style is different to that of many stories published for an American audience. I think that is beautiful. Take your time, write in your copy, highlight sections.
I still enjoyed the story and was fully aware that several of the nuances escaped my understanding. For example the Rosie was handled throughout the tale felt strange to me. The relationship between KK and Beti. The relationships between Beti and her siblings. The unreliable narrator factor within a character we had implicitly trusted.
It is on me as a reader for not researching the factors I did not find easy to understand and I do recommend thoroughly reading the translators notes as well as doing your own research. The tale is subtle in its whimsy and serious in its message. This is an important story for many people to read, even though it will take work on their part to mend the cultural gap. The writing style is different to that of many stories published for an American audience. I think that is beautiful. Take your time, write in your copy, highlight sections.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Xenophobia, Animal death, and Body horror
Moderate: Transphobia, Trafficking, and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping, Violence, Death of parent, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
afion's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Transphobia
Moderate: War and Body horror
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