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grumpykittenx3's Reviews (943)
I found myself enjoying this much more than I thought. It’s not a book I would have liked a kid, but it really resonated with me as an adult. L’Engle hints at gray spaces, where we don’t have answers or things aren’t clear and easy, yet we must press on anyway, which really sings to me at this moment in my life. Read it, no matter how old you are.
This was incredibly interesting and thought-provoking, dealing with a lot of relevant themes about voice, memory, and longevity. I also found it pretty easy to read, which is something I often struggle with in regard to translated work. Definitely worth picking up.
This book was allll over the place. The twist was sudden, but not well set up. The various pieces of the book—mother/daughter conflict, mysterious intruder, unknown flashbacks—didn’t mesh well together and ultimately just weren’t cohesive. An interesting idea that just didn’t work.
Wow. I loved Ng’s first book and I loved this one more. Her characters are dynamic and her writing is beautiful and thoughtful.
Cathy is in a very different phase of life than I and I had a hard time relating. Her sense of humor also just wasn’t clicking for me. A great book for my mom, but less so for me.