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savvylit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Lanny is a beautiful book that's equal parts dark folktale and character study. Lanny and the adults in his life all figure heavily in this novel. Lanny's mother and his art mentor, Pete, nurture and encourage Lanny's unique creativity. Lanny's father loves him but doesn't know how to nurture his son. Dead Papa Toothwort, a mythological character that is the mischievous soul of the village, recognizes Lanny's quiet brilliance. The village, as heard by Toothwort, is also a character in itself vis a vis overheard snippets of gossip. These snippets are interwoven throughout the novel until it becomes clear that they represent the ways that outsiders can taint beauty with their presumptions.
Overall, this book is difficult to describe beyond just a list of words/vibes so that's how I'll leave it.
Lanny is
enchanting
empathetic
heartbreaking
triumphant
& artful.
Overall, this book is difficult to describe beyond just a list of words/vibes so that's how I'll leave it.
Lanny is
enchanting
empathetic
heartbreaking
triumphant
& artful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Kidnapping
moshappy's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
such a good story, took me a moment to get into it, but Lanny is such a special character that I immediately connected w him; interesting format, made it such a fast read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
thestorydoer's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a book to read not for the plot nor the characters, but rather the beautiful language which vividly describes each of the moments creatively and meticulously. This book is first begins by introducing characters and adjusting the reader to the writing style, which then becomes complete chaos, eventually evolving into a perfectly rounded, satisfying ending. I personally feel the second section of the book dragged on for a bit too long as it is primarily made up of short passages of fleeting words (which is supposed to be the point but it's 30% of the books length) and the I personally felt the writer shines in the longer passages of the book.
A surprisingly mature book which tells a tale of whimsy without shying away from ugly and gritty thoughts which everyone has, through perfect use of wordy but rhythmic language. Would recommend for anyone who loves poetry.
A surprisingly mature book which tells a tale of whimsy without shying away from ugly and gritty thoughts which everyone has, through perfect use of wordy but rhythmic language. Would recommend for anyone who loves poetry.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, and Kidnapping
izzybell's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping
clem's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death and Xenophobia
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