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alexisrt's review
1.0
I feel a little guilty giving this one star, because I think part of my dislike is that it pushes my personal taste buttons. Despite that, there's just too much wrong with this book. It is an overwritten mess that tries much too hard to be clever. It's meant to be fantastical, but instead is just irritating. Some authors manage to pull off children who know too much, clever names, zany characters, religion, and goodness knows what else... but stuffing it all into one novel with endless sentences is a tall order for the best novelist.
I made myself finish it on principle. If I were not so stubborn, I would have given up in despair.
I made myself finish it on principle. If I were not so stubborn, I would have given up in despair.
kat_macwhirter's review
5.0
The man's succeeded in addressing his only shortcoming, and making it his strength. Review to follow.
esmu's review against another edition
4.0
A silly book. really. Felt a bit like a children's book though it isn't.
alienem's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
olrite's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
missgab721's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
igemona's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? No
3.75
elisabeth1st's review
4.0
Whimsical and funny. Long winded and distracted. Were I not a Peter Hoeg fan, I doubt I would have stayed the course.