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zazreads's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.75
What a journey! If you read this be sure to pick up an illustrated copy (are all publications illustratated?). The visuals and layout of the story work hand in hand with the writing, creating an immersive tale. The art and the cover are absolutely brilliant!
This story would have completely taken me in (and terrified me) if I had read it as a child. The book format makes it all so real. I hope we get to see more books of this nature as publishing evolves.
This story would have completely taken me in (and terrified me) if I had read it as a child. The book format makes it all so real. I hope we get to see more books of this nature as publishing evolves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Child abuse
Minor: Cannibalism
sissizc's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism
Minor: Death of parent
liyaeshetu's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Slavery
talle's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Animal death, and Cannibalism
Minor: Death of parent
alsoapples's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism and Confinement
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
serenfletcher_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Surprisingly dark for a children's book and I loved it. My introduction to Murakami's work, thus book had ignited an interest in magical realism within me; I look forward to reading his other works.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cannibalism, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
Minor: Death of parent
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