rosa_inverno's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm been struggling to find a single book that could keep my attention lately and this one, I couldn't put down.
It's not just that I'm a sucker for a non-linear timeline. The writing is profoundly lyrical and even though the subject matter is on the darker side, it is treated with elegant care. Yet, at the same time, it feels very down to earth. At its core, this is a story about how our stories define us and how we let our ideas about the truth shape who we become. This is definitely going to sit with me for awhile.
It's not just that I'm a sucker for a non-linear timeline. The writing is profoundly lyrical and even though the subject matter is on the darker side, it is treated with elegant care. Yet, at the same time, it feels very down to earth. At its core, this is a story about how our stories define us and how we let our ideas about the truth shape who we become. This is definitely going to sit with me for awhile.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use, Addiction, and Sexual assault
lgmelcher's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A Shakespearean-esque drama worthy of "what tangled webs we weave." But, not a tragic ending. I found this book poetic and incisive in its language, complex in its relationships and ultimately hopeful. I loved the structure of rotating narrative perspectives by part, unwinding further into the past with every character's story. This is a book I'll be thinking about for a long time. Audiobook narration is excellent.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
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