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jasper_is_atypical's review against another edition
There was nothing wrong with the book. I did want to find out the ending, but I just couldn't bring myself to care about this one for whatever reason. Might have been a reading slump, might have been the writing, might have just been bored with the characters, who knows?
ashc123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
werewolfprince's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
4.5
daycia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, War, Violence, Death of parent, and Torture
Moderate: Suicide and Child death
rayhelle_existed's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
story_sanctuary's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book by the author that I've ever read, and I was hooked from the first page. It's set in post-WWII Budapest, but it's not strictly a historical novel. There's some magic-- so I guess I'd call it magical realism. I loved that. There are also some references to Jewish folklore, which were great.
One of the things that made this book impossible to put down is its characters. I immediately loved Csilla for her courage and her vulnerability. The only family member she has left is her aunt. The two of them sort of dance around the edges of their grief, but that felt so real and raw.
I think fans of historical fiction, especially readers who like magical realism will love this book. It's one of my favorite books that came out this year.
One of the things that made this book impossible to put down is its characters. I immediately loved Csilla for her courage and her vulnerability. The only family member she has left is her aunt. The two of them sort of dance around the edges of their grief, but that felt so real and raw.
I think fans of historical fiction, especially readers who like magical realism will love this book. It's one of my favorite books that came out this year.
sapphosgirlfriend's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Holy shit. I read this entire book in one sitting. It's been long since I was this touched by a story and I will now be buying all of Katherine Locke's books to read next. One of my new favourite books
amazingracerose's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5