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itzblancas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
parkeeto's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sarahfoofoo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
godsfavprincess's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
melmmh's review against another edition
3.0
Very good book - not sure I’ve ever disliked a protagonist as much as I dislike Touraine. How many selfish mistakes can you make? It’s left me with zero empathy for her.
maiahhtratchh's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
mellomorissa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rosescav's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fflur_jones's review against another edition
4.0
Took me a while to read this because of life but it was SO GOOD! The themes of colonialism and rebellion are so well developed. You can definitely see the parallels between this fictional world and the French occupation of Algeria. I particularly enjoyed the discussion around language and how it feels to lose one's language due to colonisation. The feelings of loss and cultural disconnect as a result of it were masterfully portrayed.
The only thing I didn't particularly enjoy was the romance between Luca and Touraine - it felt underdeveloped and a bit confusing at times. I am however looking forward to see how it unfolds over the next installment.
Overall would highly recommend!
The only thing I didn't particularly enjoy was the romance between Luca and Touraine - it felt underdeveloped and a bit confusing at times. I am however looking forward to see how it unfolds over the next installment.
Overall would highly recommend!