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The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata

8 reviews

buttermellow's review against another edition

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challenging emotional medium-paced

Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

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nicoleherz's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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

3.5

Quite disappointed actually. I found the writing to be really mediocre, descriptive about all the wrong things and constantly qualifying its own narrative. It would take forever to get through a conversation that lasted 5 lines because there was an insane amount of inner dialogue and unnecessary background weaved in between.

I didn't really like either of the characters either. I found them to be incredibly selfish and obtuse. Their relationship became better but started off as something incredibly toxic and I was practically yelling at her to run away.

Don't get me started on the everything-is-perfect, happily ever after epilogue. She literally has him say he can't remember not being happy. Yeah ok life is 1 dimensional now, great.

And seriously has she ever even talked to someone who doesn't get along with their parents? That relationship seemed totally unrealistic. Not to mention just creating the most superficial villian in her sister. Where does any of that even come from??? If you are expecting answers by the end, you will be sorely disappointed.

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riajasfuentes's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

Who doesn’t love a well done, well written, well thought of slow burn romance? Me? I love those. And The Wall of Winnipeg and Me is exactly that.

I don’t even know where to begin when I say I love the characters. This story is a highly character driven story, I would say and I do love how their personalities so lowly matched and became so compatible. And I mean, Aiden’s words are just so dreamy ng unreal that I couldn’t help but just swoooooon. And of course, Vanessa. I love her character. She’s one of the strongest female character I’ve read. I love her grit and how she sticks to her principles. We should all learn from her really. Let’s not forget our lovable Zach and badass Diane!

The only reason this wasn’t a full rating from me was because of the thickness of this book. And although this is a slow burn, which I thoroughly enjoyed, it was quick a tough and sorta long read to get through the monstrosity of a book. I also personally would’ve loved a bit more background plot revolving around the characters. There was already but it was kinda lacking for me. Nevertheless, this book is stellar!! Definitely will be reading a lot more Mariana Zapata books.

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maxima5's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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booknerdbetty's review against another edition

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challenging emotional slow-paced

3.25

So many people have recommended this book to me, and I enjoyed it, but it definitely could’ve used more work.

Things I liked - slow burn to build an emotional connection, showing their growing love through their actions in the second half of the book, character background, and more.

Room for improvement - There were typos, easy grammar mistakes, using a similar-sounding word instead of the word that should’ve been used (think of using excess instead of access; that’s not an exact example from the book, but along those lines). The first 48% of the book also just seemed to be internal monologue and setting the scene - I really think it could’ve been condensed down to about 6 chapters maximum, and improved a lot with more editing. There was also frequent underlying or blatant misogyny, sexual assault, and fatphobia.

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cariam's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Not knowing much before going in was a great surprise. But also if you like slow burn and “guy falls first”, read this.

I’ve read a few other MZ books and although this one had a definite change in familial tone compared to the others I’ve read of hers, it made sense for the plot.

Only few things made me unhappy with this book, but overall it was great. I especially loved how it was missing the generic climax moment all romance books tend to have towards the end. It made reading this so much more enjoyable.

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maria2001's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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eddine's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i am so sad that i finished this book!!!

AIDEN MF GRAVES

the slow burn was done soooo goood it was so fcknn worth it when they finally got together at the end. the way this book awaken the butterflies in my stomach!!!!

i love it. i loved the time i was reading this book.

i ddnt expect me to love this book dude

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