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lesliewilleford's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
peita_hansen's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
communoid's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
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
4.5
hbreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
florabutler's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
carlytenille's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Pandemic/Epidemic, Drug use, Addiction, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Death, Drug abuse, Child death, Sexual content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
mnh_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
skepticcurmudgeon's review against another edition
5.0
At first I was expecting something light and whimsical like "The Monsters of Templeton", but this is a very different book. No monsters or pyrokinesis, just a very real and moving story about growing up in an idealistic community that often falls short of its ideals, the meaning of community, and our connections to friends and family that can either sustain or damage. The language is lush and gorgeous calling to mind Annie Dillard. The author's mastery of imagery and mood can by turns grab you by the scruff of the neck or poetically seduce you into chasing along and losing yourself in the pages. I hated for the novel to end. I still love Monsters, but I'm thrilled by Groff's growing power and maturity as shown in Arcadia.
cslanzi's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0