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A review by laura_de_leon
Benny & Shrimp by Katarina Mazetti
4.0
This book was a treat to read.
I loved the main characters, and how they were both real everyday people with real, everyday quirks. I enjoyed how the book went back and forth between the two of them, giving each of their perspective on a scene, and what each of them was thinking about their relationship.
I found this a nice book-- there was no bad guy, no attempts to hurt each other (although hurt can't be avoided in life or in this book).
I do need to mention the one issue I had with this book. The language didn't quite flow for me.
I think this is due to the translation. I'm always amazed just thinking about what goes into taking a book from one language to another, so I feel bad being in any way critical of the result.
It kept me aware of the words I was reading, not letting me get totally lost in the story. It didn't keep me from enjoying it, but it did interfere.
I loved the main characters, and how they were both real everyday people with real, everyday quirks. I enjoyed how the book went back and forth between the two of them, giving each of their perspective on a scene, and what each of them was thinking about their relationship.
I found this a nice book-- there was no bad guy, no attempts to hurt each other (although hurt can't be avoided in life or in this book).
I do need to mention the one issue I had with this book. The language didn't quite flow for me.
I think this is due to the translation. I'm always amazed just thinking about what goes into taking a book from one language to another, so I feel bad being in any way critical of the result.
It kept me aware of the words I was reading, not letting me get totally lost in the story. It didn't keep me from enjoying it, but it did interfere.