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128 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
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Language: English
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Consists of a series of letters sent beyond the sea from a city of insects. Nominated for the prestigious Finlandia prize, this is a book of changes that speaks of metamorphoses that test all of nature from a flea to a star, from stone and grass t...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
emotional 26%
relaxing 26%
challenging 23%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 7%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%Average rating
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DeathModerate
Suicide, Slavery128 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Consists of a series of letters sent beyond the sea from a city of insects. Nominated for the prestigious Finlandia prize, this is a book of changes that speaks of metamorphoses that test all of nature from a flea to a star, from stone and grass t...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
emotional 26%
relaxing 26%
challenging 23%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 7%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Suicide, Slavery