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It is a struggle to come to terms with the interconnectedness of all things in the universe because it is fatalistic. It undermines agency and free will. I agree with the premise of this book, most especially how respect given to an individual is determined by their utilitarian purpose, what is gained from them.

I honestly think that it doesn’t matter whether the ends here justify the means but one thing’s for sure is that vigilantism is fundamentally a critique of the justice system.

This was my second Tokarczuk (SUPER LOVED FLIGHTS) and she did not disappoint!

sannedarks's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.75

egle_va's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

“…I realized that sorrow is an important word for defining the world. It lies at the foundations of everything, it is the fifth element, the quintessence.”

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philolulu's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.25

achurxh's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative mysterious slow-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

2.5

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