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cassie7e's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A charming cozy read, perfect for a cloudy fall day. Be warned it may make you want to hole up in your home to work on your own projects while you listen (if reading by audiobook)! This book deals with agoraphobia, the effects of world war PTSD on families, and generational trauma over several timelines, with timejumps and multiple POVs (which I love, but some people seem to hate).
One of the better examples of magical realism in English literature that I've come across, that doesn't veer into fantasy or quaintness. The magic isn't overt or explicable, nor is it undercut by logic.
Two things I could do without:
- shame over the character's physical appearance
- one of the romance storylines that felt rushed and undeveloped
One of the better examples of magical realism in English literature that I've come across, that doesn't veer into fantasy or quaintness. The magic isn't overt or explicable, nor is it undercut by logic.
Two things I could do without:
- shame over the character's physical appearance
- one of the romance storylines that felt rushed and undeveloped
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: War
irenemarie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
This book came into my rotation at the perfect moment. I had just finished a few books centered on heavy topics & a few horror stories. I needed something contrasting, to refresh my mood. Looking at my library loans, I scrolled down my list of options looking for something that was due soon and had people waiting to read, so I could relieve them of the wait. Enter The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone. Now, I will say I love magical realism, but I do not often read romance, so please do not take my review as an expert in the genre. I could not put this down. The book opens itself up slowly and you are immersed in a magical world, spanning multiple lifetimes. I loved it so much, I loved the foreshadowing leading the reader to fantastic rewards or sorrows. I ordered my own copy before finishing my first read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Car accident
Moderate: Suicide, Mental illness, and Grief
mtnest's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Abandonment, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
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