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La strana biblioteca by Lorenzo Ceccotti, Haruki Murakami, Antonietta Pastore
8 reviews
epeolatrist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
While I do feel like I experienced the story as part of a confusing and erratic fever dream, I really did enjoy the writing. I am excited to read more of Murakami's work after trying this little story.
*PS: I work in a library and I can confirm that every branch has a basement in which an old man looking to eat your brains lives.
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Physical abuse and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
emquartz15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, and Death
I just stumbled across this book (ironically as a library employee, which amused me) and HAD to read it. The direct prose and dark fantastical elements completely enraptured me, second to the actual design of the novella - it has flaps to start and striking art throughout, and the prose actually starts on the cover. What an experience. I definitely recommend this if you're looking for a short book to enjoy in one sitting. Bonus points if you go find it on the shelf of your local library!lindseyhall44's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Torture, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
magicofservice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Graphic: Death and Kidnapping
kirame's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Body horror
kedepokan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Animal death and Blood
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
lyrapollock's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping
imrereads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Kidnapping