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Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfaƙ

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nataliejune's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Sure yeah this was good! I started feeling disappointed realizing the book would have more "Bohemia" than  "Spaceman" but I came out appreciating all the Czech history.  The spider is a magnificent character that I will not forget.  I found the first half enjoyable and the second half a mix of moderate highs and deep lows, but I appreciate the ride it took me on.   There is philosophizing throughout which borders on didactic, but it lands on the tasty side of food-for-thought existentialism. 

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rainbowrachel's review against another edition

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

2.25


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