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mettejaspers's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
amavi's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This is a rough one, I didn't know what I was getting into but I was expecting a lot more. I was also very excited to read something from Greece.
Now...The only positive thing I can say about this book is that the prose was sooo beautiful. I soaked up every description of nature that I got. It truly made me crave the beautiful islands of Greece. (The book was also very funny to me)
Now the negative... I really disliked the way women are portrayed and used in this book a woman gets legitimately beheaded for what??? And the fact that it's forgotten in like 3 pages.....
All the characters are unlikable to me.
As I come from this part of the world(Balkan, countries that have been under the Ottomans, Orthodox Christianity etc.) I am very familiar with the mentality of the people, customs, traditions etc. So I didn't get much from the historical/educational aspect.
The philosophy didn't change me/my life.
This wasn't my cup of tea, I can't say it was an enjoyable read but I wouldn't tell people not to read it. I just wish it worked better for me/I enjoyed it more.
I do want to read more from the author.
Now...The only positive thing I can say about this book is that the prose was sooo beautiful. I soaked up every description of nature that I got. It truly made me crave the beautiful islands of Greece. (The book was also very funny to me)
Now the negative... I really disliked the way women are portrayed and used in this book
All the characters are unlikable to me.
As I come from this part of the world(Balkan, countries that have been under the Ottomans, Orthodox Christianity etc.) I am very familiar with the mentality of the people, customs, traditions etc. So I didn't get much from the historical/educational aspect.
The philosophy didn't change me/my life.
This wasn't my cup of tea, I can't say it was an enjoyable read but I wouldn't tell people not to read it. I just wish it worked better for me/I enjoyed it more.
I do want to read more from the author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Infidelity, Rape, and Suicide
tiredaidan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
I REALLY enjoyed the writing style in this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism