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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an interesting take on a family saga - moving backwards through the story is not something I have come across before, not for a full novel anyway.
I wasn't sure if I would manage to get into it but I did surprisingly easily, the different POVs helped I think. I am am left feeling thoughtful and trying to piece together the different fragments we are given to build an overall picture.
It is an interesting study of family and relationships, how the characters are interwoven together and the secrets they still hold from one another. For me one of the major downsides was not getting to really see the impact and outcome of some of these revelations - but that may be part of the beauty of this book, the unspoken things whispered on the margins.
Very different to what I expected, there really wasn't much in the way of futuristic details so it did not feel like sci-fi at the start at all.
I wasn't sure if I would manage to get into it but I did surprisingly easily, the different POVs helped I think. I am am left feeling thoughtful and trying to piece together the different fragments we are given to build an overall picture.
It is an interesting study of family and relationships, how the characters are interwoven together and the secrets they still hold from one another. For me one of the major downsides was not getting to really see the impact and outcome of some of these revelations - but that may be part of the beauty of this book, the unspoken things whispered on the margins.
Very different to what I expected, there really wasn't much in the way of futuristic details so it did not feel like sci-fi at the start at all.
adventurous
challenging
sad
slow-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
I’m visiting Shanghai soon and I was hoping to get into some of the culture through this story 😳
It felt like a ‘minimal plot, maximum vibes’ kind of story, so I did put it down at around 50% and wasn’t sure I would carry on. However, including Nia Nia (the housekeeper) and her story drew me back in. It reminded me of Jaswal’s ‘Now They See Us’ 👏🏼
Initially I would’ve wanted to find out more of what happened to Eko and Leo, and the girls Yumi, Yoko and Kiko - but I’m quite glad I didn’t. I really liked that we ended the story with Eko 😳 AND NEO! I was equally intrigued and repulsed by him 🥲
3.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨ Content warnings below!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
An enjoyable read that kept me interested, but not terribly involved with the characters.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
reflective
medium-paced