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Here on Earth by Alice Hoffman

7 reviews

thetiniestghost's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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kelsgos's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It was difficult to read at times, but I couldn't stop thinking about this book for a long time after finishing. 
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hannah_83's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Started out enjoying, and the beginning had a lyrical style to it, then it took a turn and seemed to change writing styles mid book, and it wasn’t just the subject matter I didn’t enjoy, it was an all around just “blah” feeling.
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donnar's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.25

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zenjen's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A modern day Wuthering Heights 
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memorable's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

When I finished the book, I didn’t exactly know how to feel about it. Looking through reviews and realizing that it’s a retelling of Wuthering Heights helped me in order to understand my feelings.
The book drew me in after the first three chapters, yet those took me a bit. I loved the writing, yet I had to be awake and cheerful. Sometimes, the switches between the perspectives were a bit confusing. They just jumped from one character to another just by having mentioned the other character (hope that somewhat makes sense).
I started Hollis and all he did, yet in the end, I just felt sorry for him. There are a lot of TWs for this one (I do hope I got them all) and because of its tense character, I recommend reading the book when in a better mood.
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muirghein's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Not my kind of read, might have enjoyed it more with fewer similes and thinly veiled nature metaphors for the character's pain. Great dialogue in parts though. If you like unhappy moody books with dubious romance that turns sour then you might like it!
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