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3.12 AVERAGE
3.12 AVERAGE
Vague and confusing. I didn't connect to anyone and it was purple prose all over.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A lovely read and a very interesting, regional take on the Orpheus myth. Very excited to learn more about these characters and the story as well as the rich landscape that inspires this text working on the stage adaptation.
As much as I wanted to, I just could not seem to connect with this story. The odd random dialect and the attempt to update an old story just seemed to take away from the storyline I knew and loved. I typically love retellings but maybe this one just had bad timing
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
I don't think this book was for me. I didn't see the point in it at all, nor did I get attached to any of the characters, nor did I think it even had a message to take away from it. Maybe this is someone's perfect cup of tea but I think I really should have DNF'd it.
I keep wanting Skellig, and it's never Skellig. Lovely writing, as always.
I am always looking for retellings especially in the traditional literature genre. This book has an interesting premise and a unique writing style to go with it. It is not for the faint-of-heart reader and most teens will not last the stamina and close reading skills it takes to tackle this intricate novel. The author uses white text on black paper near the end of the book to represent the underworld, which is an interesting twist. The writing is almost lyrical poetry; however, the dreaminess of the character and the writing create disorientation for the reader. I wanted to love this book, but I just could not finish it... too much time with characters singing, getting drunk, and laying around on the beach for me.
nie potrafię ocenić tej książki
Zdecydowanie nie jest to najlepsza książka, jaką czytałam. Kurcze, ona nawet nie jest zwyczajnie dobra.
Jednocześnie epitety, które ją określają, brzmią niezwykła, kuriozalna, nietypowa. Jest jak sen, nie ma początku ani końca, sensu, fundamentu - po prostu istnieje, w formie takiej, jaka została jej nadana.
A mimo tych wszystkich niezwykłości "Pieśń dla Eli Grey" wychodzi miałko. Mimo tej całej metaforyczności bardzo dziwnie się czytało, bez zrozumienia i pojęcia, dokąd tekst zmierza, co zdecydowanie jest minusem jeśli chodzi o książki.
Nie wiem.
Nie rozumiem.
Zamiast książki dostałam przeżycie, i teraz nie mam pojęcia co z nim począć.
Zdecydowanie nie jest to najlepsza książka, jaką czytałam. Kurcze, ona nawet nie jest zwyczajnie dobra.
Jednocześnie epitety, które ją określają, brzmią niezwykła, kuriozalna, nietypowa. Jest jak sen, nie ma początku ani końca, sensu, fundamentu - po prostu istnieje, w formie takiej, jaka została jej nadana.
A mimo tych wszystkich niezwykłości "Pieśń dla Eli Grey" wychodzi miałko. Mimo tej całej metaforyczności bardzo dziwnie się czytało, bez zrozumienia i pojęcia, dokąd tekst zmierza, co zdecydowanie jest minusem jeśli chodzi o książki.
Nie wiem.
Nie rozumiem.
Zamiast książki dostałam przeżycie, i teraz nie mam pojęcia co z nim począć.
just because you use the word “bliddy” instead of actually swearing, doesn’t take away from the sentiment. either say it or don’t. do you know how unenjoyable it was to read that fucking word over and over again, something about it was so uncomfortable and stupid it made this book suck.
not the most academic review but still
not the most academic review but still
More of a 2.5, maybe
This book is beyond whimsical. It was distracting, though I'm not sure if it distracted from the goodness within or if it aided in my dislike of the book. I had such a hard time getting into it, but I wanted to read it to see where the story went. Not because of the book, but because of my love of mythology. If not for that, I probably wouldn't have finished this one.
This book is beyond whimsical. It was distracting, though I'm not sure if it distracted from the goodness within or if it aided in my dislike of the book. I had such a hard time getting into it, but I wanted to read it to see where the story went. Not because of the book, but because of my love of mythology. If not for that, I probably wouldn't have finished this one.