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Happy Stories, Mostly by Norman Erikson Pasaribu

alexanderp's review against another edition

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challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Another one that just couldn't square with me at all. The prose is full of voice and attitude, but I never felt truly "pulled along." 

nabilaandta's review against another edition

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3.0

My personal favorites are Siapa Namamu, Sandra? and Ad Maimorem Dei Gloriam.

strawberrysunset's review

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3.75

don’t think a single one of these were happy but it was nice to note connections btwn stories and get this wide range of stories that had a lot of queer characters 

evau's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

'Ad maiorem dei gloriam' was my favourite of this collection of stories

sschelble's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

kapulaga's review

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4.0

having a little bit different experience while reading this book in English.

my favorite stories are Ad maiorem dei gloriam and Our Descendants Will Be as Numerous as the Clouds in the Sky

ym3996's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nefariousbee's review against another edition

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challenging emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

outtiegw's review

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adventurous challenging emotional reflective

4.0

jtisgreen's review

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funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75