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cassidys_bookshelf32's review against another edition
5.0
After seeing The Air You Breathe on so many favorites of 2018 lists I knew I needed to make it a priority in 2019. Wow. Just wow. I was immediately transported to 1930's Brazil to a sugar plantation where two young girls meet. One is Graca, the 'Little Miss' and Dores, the kitchen girl who has known nothing else. A friendship forms over their passion for music and for something bigger in life. Graca has the voice and determination to make something of herself and Dores has the words and the ability to help keep Graca in line. I was captivated by their journey in the world of samba and entertainment and flew through this over 400 page book in no time flat. If you loved the Hollywood vibe of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, I think it is safe to say you will love The Air You Breathe. 5/5🌟
jellybeam's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
slow-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
4.25
fabisarkis's review against another edition
5.0
Fast, light read. Interesting. Links a lot to Brazilian hist0ry in the 20th century. Very interesting, and captivating story about friendship and the depths of female relationships.
fatimazahrah's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
iluvpancakes8's review against another edition
3.0
The book itself was pretty good. My mood was quite sour while reading. I credit that to Graça’s character. She irked me.
A lot of the reviews I read said this book was a ‘beautiful portrayal of female friendships.’ This overarching review seems like a disservice to healthy female friendships and is not, nor should be seen as the norm.
I enjoyed the backdrop of Brazil’s political and social history.
A lot of the reviews I read said this book was a ‘beautiful portrayal of female friendships.’ This overarching review seems like a disservice to healthy female friendships and is not, nor should be seen as the norm.
I enjoyed the backdrop of Brazil’s political and social history.
3mmaloulou's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
joliek's review against another edition
5.0
This book was glorious. It was a beautiful read, that made you feel the hopefulness and melancholy of the story. I couldn’t stop reading it, and wish I still had more to read.
twilaviolet's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0