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hzrsltn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A book that depicts the complexity of the intersection between love, lust and idealization. The main character’s self worth is deeply connected to Piki’s mood and affection. She is desperate to be let in and to be a given part of Piki’s life. When she is kept on a safe distance she becomes more and more desperate.
Oksanen has really managed to convey how deeply devastating and at the same time life affirming love can be. Even though the novel was a a bit too tragic at times, Oksanen’s skillful writing never made me want to put it away. I followed their journey from the first, to the last word.
Oksanen has really managed to convey how deeply devastating and at the same time life affirming love can be. Even though the novel was a a bit too tragic at times, Oksanen’s skillful writing never made me want to put it away. I followed their journey from the first, to the last word.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
_sophiesue's review
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Ich persönlich mag den Schreibstil überhaupt nicht.. Die Sätze wirken abgehakt und es gibt zu viele willkürliche Brüche.
Auch ist es mir teilweise zu vulgär und die Dialoge sind nicht flüssig zu lesen.
Auch ist es mir teilweise zu vulgär und die Dialoge sind nicht flüssig zu lesen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol
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