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barosanna's review
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
5.0
nearnik's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
ollie_gore's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ulyssemwherr's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
1.0
I hated this book - thought it was worthless and wondered why the heck I had to waste my time reading it.
cafeconjams's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
imsexyandireadbooks's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this book as an introduction to magical realism! It was a tough read for me but as I kept trying and getting further into it it became easier for me to recognize the intentionality of repetition and also to confuse the reader across space and time. It was a game changer to realize that I was supposed to be disoriented.
In terms of message, I think the book does an incredible job of demonstrating how the world can be beautiful and/or fucked up on a small scale and large scale and how history repeats itself no matter how bad the consequences are.
In terms of message, I think the book does an incredible job of demonstrating how the world can be beautiful and/or fucked up on a small scale and large scale and how history repeats itself no matter how bad the consequences are.