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kappafrog's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
There were many beautiful and thoughtful passages in this book. It was very Japanese in the meditation on little details. At times it got too ponderous for me, and I didn't like the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: Medical content and Alcohol
katepowellshine's review against another edition
reflective
3.0
I guess I don't get it. How much detail about a fence and alley and the arrangement of the surrounding buildings is necessary? Pages and pages, apparently. I was so bored. Normally I cannot get through an animal death without crying but this book was not a problem. Dry. Also the translation has to be bad. It isn't possible the original contains so many English language cliches. Too bad.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Terminal illness
nutmegandpumpkin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
It wasn’t really my thing. It was mostly reflective and mainly description (barely any dialogue). Despite this, the writing was beautiful and there were a couple of parts I enjoyed. I’m just kind of picky when it comes to contemporary.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
Minor: Vomit, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
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