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A Room Called Earth by Madeleine Ryan

3 reviews

sarahdrummond's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective slow-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? Yes

3.0

thought it was an interesting take on autism and love that it was written by a talented, autistic, australian woman. i thought this book captured the condition quite well with so many different overlapping thoughts. but it was too slow paced for me. thank you for the read! 
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horizonous's review against another edition

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funny reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The nameless protagonist is neurodiverse, a viewpoint I have never read from before. Her whit, openness and honesty is refreshing. All of her anecdotes made me reflect on my own experiences in life, especially with ex-partners. It is all mostly internal dialogue, with parts of conversation weaved in; but my favourite character (feline companion) was definitely Porkchop! All I would change is for it to be longer, as it is set in one night. I wish I could’ve known what’s in her future! 

I very much encourage you all to grab a copy and check out the UK cover which is BEAUTIFUL 😍✨

Thank you to @scribe_uk for sending me this copy! #gifted 
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