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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
A true page-turner - it had me helplessly soaking in the story, inhaling the feverishly haunting reality of this novella.
Through fascinating and engaging storytelling, Schwebing manages to swoop you in, whispering this eerie tale straight into your ears.
Unable to put it down, I read it all in one go, deeply exhaling after I turned the last page - as if the story had dunked me underwater, holding my breath with its thrilling suspense.
It’s a wondrously peculiar, unique read, and I can’t wait to discover everything else this talented author has to offer.
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was an interesting, though highly repetitive, non-developing and static. A form of meditative reverie upon final moments questioning what went wrong. Short, but felt drawn out. I respect the experimental nature even if it was not very effective to me. The environmental message is important and more relevant than ever.
I may have to reread this at some point
I may have to reread this at some point
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You're trying to get away.
Yes. But in the end I don't, do I?
No.
The title certainly prepares you for the experience that is reading this book.
There's honestly not much I can say that won't be a spoiler, so I'll say this: it's confusing, but I promise it will make sense in the end.
Overall, I really liked this! I went into it knowing that it serves as commentary on Argentina's use of pesticides in water, and I think that relating the plot to a real-life horror helped me enjoy it more.
The only reason it didn't rank higher is because I didn't find myself experiencing any kind of major reaction. I was just kind of like "oh, woah, that was good."
Also: if you liked this, I would recommend watching the movie "Upstream Color."
Yes. But in the end I don't, do I?
No.
The title certainly prepares you for the experience that is reading this book.
There's honestly not much I can say that won't be a spoiler, so I'll say this: it's confusing, but I promise it will make sense in the end.
Overall, I really liked this! I went into it knowing that it serves as commentary on Argentina's use of pesticides in water, and I think that relating the plot to a real-life horror helped me enjoy it more.
The only reason it didn't rank higher is because I didn't find myself experiencing any kind of major reaction. I was just kind of like "oh, woah, that was good."
Also: if you liked this, I would recommend watching the movie "Upstream Color."
Unfortunately I didn’t like this. I get why it’s called fever dream, I felt stuck in the story like it was a dream. It made me feel anxious while reading, having no clue what was going on. But I wouldn’t necessarily say that’s a compliment in this case. Nothing was really happening and I just wanted it to go somewhere and it just never did. I have no clue what that ending is??? and even though it’s an insanely short story, I’d rather it be a little less long lol
Das Gift von Samanta Schweblin
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3*)
Das Buch und die Autorin wurden mir von meiner Frau empfohlen. Da es eine eher kurze Novelle ist, wollte ich gleich damit loslegen.
Die Geschichte ist von Anfang an unglaublich spannend. Irgendetwas geht vor und man weiss nicht was oder versteht nicht um was es in der Geschichte geht. Das zieht sich durch das Ganze Buch durch.
Der Schreibstil ist eine Sensation und die dadurch erzeugte Spannung, gepaart mit so vielen schönen, aber trotzdem schlichten Sätzen hat mich umgehauen. Leider ist das auch das Einzige, was mich an diesem Buch umgehauen hat. Ohne diesen tollen Schreibstil, hätte es evtl. 1 oder 2 Sterne bekommen. Leider hat mich das Ende so gar nicht befriedigt. Es wird nicht aufgelöst, was genau passiert ist oder um was es geht. Auch wenn man zwischen den Zeilen lesen und gewisse Vermutungen anstellen kann, bleibt vieles unklar und für mich blieb das Gefühl zurück, dass entweder das Buch schlecht war oder ich einfach zu Blöde bin, es zu verstehen. So oder so die Grundfrage bleibt: Habe ich hier gerade einige Stunden meines Lebens verschwendet?
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3*)
Das Buch und die Autorin wurden mir von meiner Frau empfohlen. Da es eine eher kurze Novelle ist, wollte ich gleich damit loslegen.
Die Geschichte ist von Anfang an unglaublich spannend. Irgendetwas geht vor und man weiss nicht was oder versteht nicht um was es in der Geschichte geht. Das zieht sich durch das Ganze Buch durch.
Der Schreibstil ist eine Sensation und die dadurch erzeugte Spannung, gepaart mit so vielen schönen, aber trotzdem schlichten Sätzen hat mich umgehauen. Leider ist das auch das Einzige, was mich an diesem Buch umgehauen hat. Ohne diesen tollen Schreibstil, hätte es evtl. 1 oder 2 Sterne bekommen. Leider hat mich das Ende so gar nicht befriedigt. Es wird nicht aufgelöst, was genau passiert ist oder um was es geht. Auch wenn man zwischen den Zeilen lesen und gewisse Vermutungen anstellen kann, bleibt vieles unklar und für mich blieb das Gefühl zurück, dass entweder das Buch schlecht war oder ich einfach zu Blöde bin, es zu verstehen. So oder so die Grundfrage bleibt: Habe ich hier gerade einige Stunden meines Lebens verschwendet?
3.5 i think i maybe missed something. but for being so meandering, it was an easy read that i read over the course of one evening.
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
I'm a little conflicted about this book. Sometimes, I was utterly confused by what was happening and had to reread sections, and other times I was so enthralled I couldn't put the book down. I'm still not entirely sure whether or not I liked it.