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zazreads's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.75
What a journey! If you read this be sure to pick up an illustrated copy (are all publications illustratated?). The visuals and layout of the story work hand in hand with the writing, creating an immersive tale. The art and the cover are absolutely brilliant!
This story would have completely taken me in (and terrified me) if I had read it as a child. The book format makes it all so real. I hope we get to see more books of this nature as publishing evolves.
This story would have completely taken me in (and terrified me) if I had read it as a child. The book format makes it all so real. I hope we get to see more books of this nature as publishing evolves.
Graphic: Child abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Cannibalism
sissizc's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Cannibalism
Minor: Death of parent
liyaeshetu's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Slavery
talle's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
alsoapples's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Graphic: Confinement and Cannibalism
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
serenfletcher_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
Surprisingly dark for a children's book and I loved it. My introduction to Murakami's work, thus book had ignited an interest in magical realism within me; I look forward to reading his other works.
Moderate: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Cannibalism
Minor: Death of parent
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