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my_plant_library's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, and War
veganecurrywurst's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I don't quite get why everyone loves this book so much.
The characters are really lovely and the storyline is sweet. The authors style of writing is interesting, because in a way ith feels like a still life (in a good way).
However, it felt like eating to much lemon cake ( In the beginning it tastes amazing, but after a while you are just not hungry anymore, but you still have to finish the cake and you are starting to feel sick. If you are a person that can eat endless amounts of lemon cake without feeling sick, I strongly recommend this book)
The characters are really lovely and the storyline is sweet. The authors style of writing is interesting, because in a way ith feels like a still life (in a good way).
However, it felt like eating to much lemon cake ( In the beginning it tastes amazing, but after a while you are just not hungry anymore, but you still have to finish the cake and you are starting to feel sick. If you are a person that can eat endless amounts of lemon cake without feeling sick, I strongly recommend this book)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Murder
epellicci's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I wasn't sure I would like Still Life when I began the book. Set in post World War Two Italy and London, it was slow paced. A story that ambled through the life of a soldier finding his feet when he returned to the world of being a civilian. However with a little perseverance, Still Life is so much more than the mundane traipse I had expected. It is a book about life, and love and heart. With breathtakingly beautiful writing and moments that are oh so tender, it made me laugh out loud as well as cry. The characters are so spirited. They jump from the pages, and they will stay with you. Still Life is full of the lived experiences of people, and the bonds that we carry through life. Captivating and beautiful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
balfies's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was an utterly beautiful sweeping novel celebrating people and art and hope and time.
In conversation with the art of Florence and my favourite piece of art about Florence - E. M. Forster's A Room With A View - and featuring a multitude of queer relationships and steady friendships and a formidable woman in the Monuments Men (which I hasten to remind you, dear reader, my great uncle was also in) and artists and musicians...
It was just a sumptuous, delicious read.
In conversation with the art of Florence and my favourite piece of art about Florence - E. M. Forster's A Room With A View - and featuring a multitude of queer relationships and steady friendships and a formidable woman in the Monuments Men (which I hasten to remind you, dear reader, my great uncle was also in) and artists and musicians...
It was just a sumptuous, delicious read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Excrement, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Alcohol
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