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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
A complex tale with a simple moral written in even simpler language fit for an 8-year-old. This is one of those rare cases where even the substandard film adaptation is a preferable way to experience the story.
Donna Tartt is such an odd read for me; I can't honestly say that I've cared about the plot of either of her books or any of the characters she's written (except maybe Hobie) and yet I have no problem finishing her intimidating long, prose-filled books. Any other time I've come across that combination it's an immediate DNF, and yet...
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Too long and meandering for what I found to be an anti-climatic ending. But "it's about the climb" says Miley! Fine, I understand the hype but in the end I wouldn't recommend.
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated