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paper_mache_reader's Reviews (253)
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great book but not for me. The book lacked a sense of emotional fulfillment and the protagonist is driven exclusively by rage.
The book is divided into 3 major parts. The first is Rin studying for the Keju, an exam that will allow her to escape an arranged marriage and attend a military academy at Sinegard.
The second is Rin fighting in the war and gets really graphic.
The third is Rin following her commander who she knows is doing the wrong thing and ending the war.
It's a brutal book and the bloodlust of the protagonist is hard to read firsthand, but fantastically written.
The book is divided into 3 major parts. The first is Rin studying for the Keju, an exam that will allow her to escape an arranged marriage and attend a military academy at Sinegard.
The second is Rin fighting in the war and gets really graphic.
The third is Rin following her commander who she knows is doing the wrong thing and ending the war.
It's a brutal book and the bloodlust of the protagonist is hard to read firsthand, but fantastically written.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
fast-paced
I'm sure I didn't understand this but it was terrible and held none of the beauty I admire about Shakespeare
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautiful retelling of the myth of Ariadne, the book took an interesting turn about 1/3 of the way through and started switching perspectives between the two main sisters.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this book in one sitting and cried more times than I'm willing to admit. I love the premise of understanding regrets to appreciate a life and the beautiful Christmas Carole-esque take.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Great book, very informative, at times grueling to get through due to emotional labor. I would greatly recommend reading this alongside a lighter, feel good book