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The Moonday Letters by Emmi Itäranta

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aknglvsbl's review against another edition

4.5

I enjoyed this incredibly original story, from the solar system setting, the lyrical and magical POV to the mystery and eco-resistance plot. The author has written a very compelling character with a unique view at the world, the past and beyond. I really liked how gender non-conformity was considered and included. My only wish was getting to know Sol a bit more, but it seems, like the sun, they are elusive and beyond reach.

unbearableart's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Loveable characters? No

not terrible, but, bad

ladyinverse's review against another edition

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I really wanted to like this but the pacing was too slow for my taste and the narrative was a little confusing.

embiggs's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated

3.0

pretty good writing but verrrry slow pace. gets better in the second half

dina_s's review against another edition

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4.5

Beautiful. Could not put it down

gillianalice's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Well, this was entirely too real.

I really enjoyed the format of this. Stories told through letters are often interesting, and the letters in this case also acting as journal entries was a nice expansion.

It wasn't as hopeful as I would have liked, but the bleakness makes more sense for the story than hope.