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This was funny and nonsensical in a way that seems to reflect the Moldovan spirit. I liked it, it was different. It was deceiving Lu simple, and quite brutal sometimes despite the humor. The narrator also made what I can imagine is a Moldovan accent in English, which I am not sure if it was cute or offensive.

booksnbrains's review against another edition

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dark funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

booksandbacteria's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

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4.0

I received this book from a firstreads giveaway.

Honest review: It was good, and quirky, and entertaining.

The bad: I didn't understand it. I didn't understand the point of it all. Perhaps I might if I lived in that area, or had knowledge of the communist vs. soviet upset. But I don't. Each chapter was entertaining by itself, but it wasn't exactly the first book I reached for.

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I laughed out loud a couple times. Funny, in a demented sort of way.

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