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mollybloom's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ejharrison's review against another edition
4.0
I won this book in a First Reads Giveaway and had no idea what to expect. To be honest, I didn't have very high expectations, but from the very first page I was hooked and couldn't put it down. The plot advanced at an appropriate pace, the characters were well developed, and I am already recommending this book to others. I'm not going to give it a perfect 5, but I'd give it 4.5 if I could. I can't wait to read Alice Hoffman's other novels now!
hardboiledbug's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
freedo8quigly's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
1911 was a rough year for NYC. Content was interesting. Didn't quite understand why we needed a FMC, MMC, and an omniscient narrator, but still an interesting storytelling vehicle.
lisa_reads_a_lot's review against another edition
5.0
This book was recommended to me by a friend that has similar taste in books. I've looked at Alice Hoffman books before because the covers are beautiful, but I've never read one. This was my first and it definitely won't be my last. Beautiful writing style and the visuals painted by her are wonderful.
blkbltchic's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
Practically perfect. I enjoyed it greatly. I only knocked it down a bit on the point scale because the chapters are individually very long and also there were moment here and there where it slowed down. A solid read.
born_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, and Death of parent
liakeller's review against another edition
4.0
I love how magical Hoffman's books are written. The best part is the letter at the end. Mermaids, monsters and Mitts.
alle_kat97's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0