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giugiufio's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mimekdokee's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully written queer story about a monster and the man who loved him.
santi_manson's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sellaistako's review against another edition
4.0
Raastava, lumoava, kuristava, upea. Alun monimutkaisuudesta ja hienoisesta sekavuudesta huolimatta kirja oli kokonaisuutena puhutteleva ja pakotti katsomaan silmästä silmään ihmisyyden pahimpia puolia. Henkilöhahmot olivat vastenmielisiä, mutta samaan aikaan niin hienosti yhteen kasattuja.
Mietin 4 ja 5 tähden välillä, jälleen kerran, mutta päädyin aiempaan, sillä vaikka kirjoitustyyli, henkilöhahmot ja tapahtumat elivät omalla, otteeseensa kietovalla tavalla, sekavuus ja hämmennys kenen näkökulmasta milloinkin kerrotaan haittasi ajoittain lukukokemusta.
Mietin 4 ja 5 tähden välillä, jälleen kerran, mutta päädyin aiempaan, sillä vaikka kirjoitustyyli, henkilöhahmot ja tapahtumat elivät omalla, otteeseensa kietovalla tavalla, sekavuus ja hämmennys kenen näkökulmasta milloinkin kerrotaan haittasi ajoittain lukukokemusta.
adam_kirsch's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautiful, but also absolutely heartbreaking. An emotional exploration of the impact of war and violence, and how it can tear people apart. Arsim is a highly complicated protagonist who is trying as hard as the reader to figure everything out and make sense of everything around him.
Significantly gloomier than my first read for pride month, but no less touching and important.
Significantly gloomier than my first read for pride month, but no less touching and important.
doriantagonist's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Not sure how I feel about this. It was brutal and often beautiful and I spent equal time hoping for Arsim to prosper and for him to perish in a sewer. I wish it had taken more time with itself and been a little longer. Regardless, Will be thinking about it for a long time.
alecscudder's review against another edition
5.0
The poetic writing, the tormented love story, the flawed characters, it’s real on every page. The author gives you a book full of emotions that will break your heart.