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not_another_ana's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A droplet's all it takes for confusion to set in. You lose your days as if they were melting off, going further and further into your past. Little sugar dolls left in the rain, that's what we are now.
In the town of Aloisville the rain takes memories. One drop is enough to cause confusion, more than that will do away with hours, then days, until its taken all that makes you a person. Laverne cannot remember when it all started but she does her best to not forget anything important by keeping a journal of the events. Little by little facts of the matter are revealed to us, like how the town seems to be under quarantine and surrounded by the military, or how the leftover residents are coping with this extraordinary event. Whatever is happening will force the citizens into a dangerous path.
Told through Laverne's journal entries this was a great read. The main character's voice is sharp and intelligent, and the narration is tense. The concept was fascinating, an exploration of the connection between memory and sanity. It never lowered the stakes, it just keep getting more and more complex. This book had me audibly saying FUCK twice, I was surprised that such a short novella had these powerful twists and turns. I cannot wait to read more of this author's output.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicidal thoughts
f18's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
spookyaurelien's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
grimdark_dad's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
kristinvaldez's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
This was a strange little book.
Journal entries from an old woman living in a town where the water and rain wipes away your memory. We follow her through suicide thoughts, loneliness, happiness and determination.
This book is very short so there isn’t much I can say that won’t give it away. Is there action? No. Do you have a mystery you solve during reading? No. It’s just a look into someone’s mind, someone’s kind who keeps forgetting little things and trying so hard to hold on to her memory.
Journal entries from an old woman living in a town where the water and rain wipes away your memory. We follow her through suicide thoughts, loneliness, happiness and determination.
This book is very short so there isn’t much I can say that won’t give it away. Is there action? No. Do you have a mystery you solve during reading? No. It’s just a look into someone’s mind, someone’s kind who keeps forgetting little things and trying so hard to hold on to her memory.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail