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Toda a Gente Nesta Sala um Dia Há de Morrer by Emily Austin

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selfiegrandpa's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I had to sit with my thoughts for a bit. I felt that this book provided me with a fun reading experience and I found myself relating a lot to the main character. But when I take a step back and look at the story as a whole, I do find something lacking. I was not a big fan of the ending; I feel like we follow Gilda through these twists and turns of anxious thoughts regarding different situations in her life and yet they are resolved far too quick for how long we spent building them up. No other character felt anything but one dimensional.

I'm excited to explore her other novels.

sleepytimebooks's review against another edition

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dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.75

ec1's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

francestea's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I will read everything Emily Austin writes because her novels are consistently fast-paces, funny and endearing.
I didn’t quite love this as much as Interesting Facts About Space but the premise is A+ and the main character Gilda was a charming blend of awkward, well-meaning, and non-confrontational. The constant mental back-flips she performed were stressful for me but the author never left anything unresolved for too long.

lizclark81's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Captivating writing, and such an honest representation of someone struggling with mental health and the scale of humanity and our suffering. And somehow also funny? Very, very clever book.

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seriesfour's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

This could have been genius, but I've found the resolution too easy and too quick. The internal monologue of the main character became tiring and rambly at the end and I feel like too many topics were addressed to give them the time they deserve. I loved Gerda tho, I loved her logical thinking and how her relationship with Eleanor progressed, very autistic vibes.