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montigneyrules's review against another edition
4.0
#readingchallenge2021 (my extra books!)
Small, charming, and fast-moving, I rather enjoy Laurain’s short stories. He has a unique skill blending fantasy, wittiness, and mystery into such little worlds- in which it is so easy to become immersed in each story, devouring quickly.
I believe the magic lies in his ability to so quickly develop strong characters; engaging the reader to expand their expectations.
This novel was set as a whodunit, framed within magical realism exploration, and written through a beautifully driven plot. Even when I felt there was a predictability in the story, there were elements spliced in to add beyond the obvious.
Always a joy to spend the day within Laurain’s new world
Small, charming, and fast-moving, I rather enjoy Laurain’s short stories. He has a unique skill blending fantasy, wittiness, and mystery into such little worlds- in which it is so easy to become immersed in each story, devouring quickly.
I believe the magic lies in his ability to so quickly develop strong characters; engaging the reader to expand their expectations.
This novel was set as a whodunit, framed within magical realism exploration, and written through a beautifully driven plot. Even when I felt there was a predictability in the story, there were elements spliced in to add beyond the obvious.
Always a joy to spend the day within Laurain’s new world
sshenkin's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emilymazzara's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a roller coaster of a piece of literature! It is my first experience with a French author, but if all of French literature is even half as unique and intriguing as this, it will not be my last. My conclusion: I really need to read more mysteries.
charlib12's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
naysh's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery itself is obvious, but that's not really the point.
sgilb01's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Infidelity, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
abi_th0ma5's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kekzemonster's review against another edition
4.75
Toll geschrieben, die letzten Seiten ein bisschen schnell - aber richtig gut
baileyshadi's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars — it felt a little mundane to start but was a quick read nonetheless and I enjoyed the direction it took.
caroliest4's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0