inka333's review against another edition
1.0
I am not sure what was the point of this book? I'd give it an additional half a star for beautiful design/typesetting. And because I really like Math Paper Press and what they have been doing to promote Singaporean literature.
ethanoled's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
feeffoof's review against another edition
5.0
What a beautiful read! Simple and quick to finish. Last chapter was a bit confusing because I didn't know what the word meant, but definitely leaves you wanting more.
ohsoreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chiyitam's review
4.0
A sliver of a book with a beautiful cover and well chosen font and jacket design.
The assignment of this book seems to be 'imagine if all the moral aspirations we have were personified', and it answers that very literally. It goes through each story in turn, Passion, Purpose, Success etc. Each entry is simple, and short enough that you can just enjoy the author's take without feeling like you've been whacked over the head with Aesop's Fables. The book starts with a scene of them all at a gathering, I wound up expecting that to be mirrored at the end. It does not. Because of how the simple idea was repeated over and over, I was left wanting for the book to elevate the simple construct at some point.
A very lovely book, that by no small measure also benefits from the well designed aesthetic of its material form.
The assignment of this book seems to be 'imagine if all the moral aspirations we have were personified', and it answers that very literally. It goes through each story in turn, Passion, Purpose, Success etc. Each entry is simple, and short enough that you can just enjoy the author's take without feeling like you've been whacked over the head with Aesop's Fables. The book starts with a scene of them all at a gathering, I wound up expecting that to be mirrored at the end. It does not. Because of how the simple idea was repeated over and over, I was left wanting for the book to elevate the simple construct at some point.
A very lovely book, that by no small measure also benefits from the well designed aesthetic of its material form.
froglore's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5