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Outrora e Outros Tempos by Olga Tokarczuk, Teresa Fernandes Swiatkiewicz
3 reviews
currantcat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I read this book for a book club and even though it wasn't for me, I'm still glad I read it. I can see the artistic merit of the book, but the switches of focus on many characters in each chapter made it hard for me to feel invested in each character. I actually was the most invested in Primeval as a character, which had the most development. If you do read this book, please check the content warnings. A lot of the scenes are brutal and explicit. I think they also hit me a little too hard, making me enjoy the book less.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, War, Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Antisemitism, Addiction, and Child death
Minor: Ableism, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
sunnybopeep's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my God, you just have to read it. Don’t read Lapvona. Read THIS.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Ableism, Gun violence, War, Xenophobia, and Animal cruelty
If you’re bad with WWII stuff, maybe you shouldn’t read this tho.adaaa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, Genocide, Miscarriage, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Rape, Domestic abuse, and War
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Ableism, Alcohol, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
It's a lil heavy. Read it. It's amazing.
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