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The Strangers by Katherena Vermette

ottawalauren's review

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challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

aawilson's review

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.75

mooncrab's review

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5.0

I absolutely loved this beautiful book. It is driven by well-developed characters rather than plot, but since the story takes place over five years, there is no lull in the action. This is an emotional read, and you’re guaranteed to feel a wide spectrum of things, from heartbreak to laughter. Vermette is an excellent, skilled writer and it has been a joy to read this book. Reading the Break next with high hopes!

twilaviolet's review

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emotional reflective slow-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

3.5

sydneyhoulihan's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective tense 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

4.0

colleen_be's review

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It’s too heavy for me right now

lrwatson's review

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emotional hopeful 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

majacrawley's review

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

sittingwishingreading's review

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reflective sad medium-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

5.0