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malifaux's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed the first 3/4 of it but I feel the ending really let it down.
karenclare's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
dcunitz's review against another edition
3.0
“Outside its back door, though, she can breathe. She plants a row of apple trees, along the high brick wall. Two pairs of pear trees on either side of the main path, plums, elder, birch, gooseberry bushes, blush-stemmed rhubarb. She takes a cutting from a dogrose growing by the river and cultivates it against the warm wall of the malthouse.”
gertrudetheguitar's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
chamelliatasya's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
jenn_nguyen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
olloyd03's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Act I was so well paced and interesting. Really dropped off the pace in act II, harbouring the same point for too long imo.
rhie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Wow I cried so much reading this book!
It's a beautifully written Faye tale, with descriptions that have depth and character. The people all have their own selves and you get at least a glimpse into many of their heads which I love.
I found Agnes frustrating sometimes and perhaps a little too otherworldly, she's less human for her description and that caused some odd feelings during parts of the book. She's essentially the main character if you had to choose one... but was just a bit alien throughout the book.
It's a very contained story and that really adds to its telling. Really really good book, highly recommend
It's a beautifully written Faye tale, with descriptions that have depth and character. The people all have their own selves and you get at least a glimpse into many of their heads which I love.
I found Agnes frustrating sometimes and perhaps a little too otherworldly, she's less human for her description and that caused some odd feelings during parts of the book. She's essentially the main character if you had to choose one... but was just a bit alien throughout the book.
It's a very contained story and that really adds to its telling. Really really good book, highly recommend