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Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead

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cainscr's review against another edition

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reflective 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

4.0

shelbyjocampbell's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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? No

5.0

cassandralovesfeta's review

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3.0

I appreciated the circuitous route of the plot but was disappointed with the ending, probably due to my bias for the good guy character. Still worth a read.

lotteoost's review

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mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

siebensommer's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

girls always seemed to be straining and crying for some invisible thing they recognise and want but that seems completely obscure to him. they seemed to want to have something to want, as though wanting was an end in itself.