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A book that captures love in all its alluringly sensory details, in its transient moments and how it can aid in chipping away at the emotional tensions of even the most pessimistic individuals, like the book's central protagonist Young. While I can't say the plot hugely gripped me, I have admiration for the textual detail of the book, and the translator's afterword beautifully affirms that appreciation.

Content Warnings

may_era_reads's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

thepaperbackplanner's review against another edition

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3.0

I wasn't 100% sure what to expect when I started this novel, and ultimately, I'm still not 100% sure how I feel about it. I liked that the characters were relatable and spanned a wide range of personalities and characteristics. But I have a hard time with translated material because it feels a bit stiff to me sometimes. I also had a difficult time following the time frame of the story. But when I was able to let go of all that and just read, I enjoyed my time here.

trullitown14's review against another edition

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reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

prinsesacruz's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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