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alicefiaschetti_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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? No
4.0
liagiu's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jooreads's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
meganzc's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
theremightbecupcakes's review
1.0
This is a novella/short story about a selfish, obsessive woman who does not know herself. It also has several continuity errors (it’s spring, frangipani blossoms everywhere, then it’s Christmas break the next day; she’s writing this from the future “I’m happily married now”, then she’s writing it from her art school bed in real time.). Its only saving grace is the always-enchanting narrating by Mamie Gummer—the only reason I finished it.
Also, a frangipani is an American tree, and she’s in Italy. That stuff really bugs me, especially when the tree is harped upon.
Also, a frangipani is an American tree, and she’s in Italy. That stuff really bugs me, especially when the tree is harped upon.
andrecantug's review
4.0
Its a story about a girl that fell in love and was not able to "let go". Obsessed almost.
salome_esteves's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Aciman is the master of writing latent desire and this book is the reflection of it. However, I found Mariana to be a very interesting character and I would have liked to get to know her better and to see her grow and take action.
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