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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This was absolutely fascinating in its exploration of human connection and navigating queerness as a woman! I adored Nataliya Deleva's storytelling and how her writing gave me a lot to think about in terms of human relationships.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence
Moderate: Homophobia
4/5
really good though i don’t have much to say
not the most cheerful way to start pride month reading but it IS gay so !
i really love the ending. i am choosing to believe that it’s real.
really good though i don’t have much to say
not the most cheerful way to start pride month reading but it IS gay so !
i really love the ending. i am choosing to believe that it’s real.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Four Minutes is a captivating collection that weaves together a rich tapestry of stories featuring individuals who have been lost, abandoned, and rendered invisible by society. These tales encompass a wide spectrum of people, from orphans to the homeless, and those who are excluded from the mainstream because of their identity.
This isn't your typical read. It boldly defies convention and takes a nontraditional, non-linear approach, which might not be everyone's cup of tea. But within these pages, you'll discover the untold stories, the narratives that often go unspoken, about individuals you might avoid making eye contact with or discussing. Amid this narrative experimentation, a recurring character, Lead, emerges. She is a gay woman who grew up as an orphan. It's conceivable that many of the other stories in this book are seen through her eyes or inspired by the impactful encounters she's had throughout her life.
The book is ingeniously divided into numerous sections, each designed to be read in four minutes. This unique structure pays homage to a social experiment that posited the idea that just four minutes of looking someone in the eye and actively listening to their story can foster acceptance and empathy. Indeed, this concept deeply resonates with the book.
While Four Minutes is a quick read, it doesn't shy away from exploring the raw and emotional aspects of its characters' lives. Reading it, I couldn't help but wonder if experiencing the original version in its native language might provide an even more profound emotional connection.
This isn't your typical read. It boldly defies convention and takes a nontraditional, non-linear approach, which might not be everyone's cup of tea. But within these pages, you'll discover the untold stories, the narratives that often go unspoken, about individuals you might avoid making eye contact with or discussing. Amid this narrative experimentation, a recurring character, Lead, emerges. She is a gay woman who grew up as an orphan. It's conceivable that many of the other stories in this book are seen through her eyes or inspired by the impactful encounters she's had throughout her life.
The book is ingeniously divided into numerous sections, each designed to be read in four minutes. This unique structure pays homage to a social experiment that posited the idea that just four minutes of looking someone in the eye and actively listening to their story can foster acceptance and empathy. Indeed, this concept deeply resonates with the book.
While Four Minutes is a quick read, it doesn't shy away from exploring the raw and emotional aspects of its characters' lives. Reading it, I couldn't help but wonder if experiencing the original version in its native language might provide an even more profound emotional connection.
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-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
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
leah is a gay woman, who wants to adopt a child from the same orphanage she grew up in. but the issue is that they won't let her. i think this is an incredibly important book because it speaks on the still relevant issue that is lgbt+ discrimination in eastern europe. it's also important because it talks about the struggles of orphans anywhere, but specifically in bulgaria in the case of this novel.
i really liked leah. she's a realistic character and i could sympathise with her throughout her story. great character development. the only thing i didn't love is the way the story is told through vignettes, but even that i didn't mind too much at all.
i really liked leah. she's a realistic character and i could sympathise with her throughout her story. great character development. the only thing i didn't love is the way the story is told through vignettes, but even that i didn't mind too much at all.