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msch1's review against another edition
3.0
Very much a 3, like there was a plot but it didn't feel that developed? The intertwining stories never got their true moment to shine/show the connection? Yes, i was entertained but to what extent, it felt like we needed at least 100 more pages in order to have two fully developed stories. It ended on a "that's it?" note, don't recommend tbh
annavrossem's review against another edition
3.25
Niet het slechtste boek dat ik ooit gelezen heb, maar ook niet het beste. Het is een goed verhaal maar over het algemeen springt dit boek er niet uit voor mij.
ktpie85's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the first story, but I didn’t think there was enough tying both stories together?
katherine_walker's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
livslittlelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jsrogers123's review against another edition
5.0
It took a minute to adjust to the writing style, but this story is so beautifully devastating. Deeply human, I was blown away
destinylmw's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like this should've been so much longer! It's dual POV between the main character and one of her nephew decades later so we learn the beginning and the end of the woman's story but I still have soooo many questions about the middle.
molenkampa87's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.25
yyyyyy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
readingintheether's review against another edition
3.0
Have had this one on the shelf for a while from BOTM, and glad I finally go around to it! This was quick and heartbreaking, but I think maybe it’s length made it hard to fully invest in. I’ve listened to a podcast where this author was interview upon this book’s release, and I loved hearing him commentary on the book. Even though I gave it 3 stars, I still recommend it for literary historical fiction fans who want something a little left of mainstream for the genre.