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londonsoph's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. Loved this book. It was emotional and utterly heart breaking. The author wrote about grief, death & love in a way that completely drew me in. I loved Annie, Dora, Ellis and Michael so much. This is a book about love, friendship & loss which I'm sure to return to. Definitely adding Sarah Winman's books to my to be read shelf.
owzat's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
sandro_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I often find myself drawn toward melancholy and every sentence of Tin Man is wrapped in mournful longing.
It’s a reflection on love and friendship and art as they exist between 3 individuals - nearly perfect except for [minor spoiler]the exclusion of Annie’s perspective.
It’s a reflection on love and friendship and art as they exist between 3 individuals - nearly perfect except for [minor spoiler]
joeygirl1030's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
kmkasiner's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to get into this. I wasn't moved by Ellis' perspective in the first half of the book. This was due in part to the fact that the narrator's voice seemed really ill suited to him.
And then I got to Michael's point of view and this book proceeded to break my heart. He's really the heart of the book just like he is in their little "family." I wonder why Winman told Ellis' part of the story in third person. Maybe because Ellis is an artist, and Michael is a writer.
I'm still not sure if I like Ellis, and I wish that Annie got a chapter of her own perspective. But the second half of the book certainly nudged it into 4 stars.
And then I got to Michael's point of view and this book proceeded to break my heart. He's really the heart of the book just like he is in their little "family." I wonder why Winman told Ellis' part of the story in third person. Maybe because Ellis is an artist, and Michael is a writer.
I'm still not sure if I like Ellis, and I wish that Annie got a chapter of her own perspective. But the second half of the book certainly nudged it into 4 stars.
sianw1992's review against another edition
4.0
When God Was A Rabbit is one of my favourite books and I fell in love with it, with my heart and soul. A Year Of Marvellous Ways, unfortunately, didn't affect me in the same way. Tin Man, thankfully, was in the Rabbit category. Sarah Winman writes in such a beautiful way, her words bringing scenes and emotions to life. As an author, not only does she create memorable and realistic characters but she puts you in their shoes.
For me, I preferred Michael's section, and the parts he spent with G and Chris at Barts were especially gut-wrenching. I enjoyed learning about the complexities of their relationships and I was desperate to find out how events unravelled.
For me, I preferred Michael's section, and the parts he spent with G and Chris at Barts were especially gut-wrenching. I enjoyed learning about the complexities of their relationships and I was desperate to find out how events unravelled.
emilyesears's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
alx7p's review against another edition
4.0
Una storia dolce e malinconica con una scrittura fluida e ben incentrata. Personaggi amorevoli e vividi, ricordi e attimi rubati in pagine ricche di vita. È stato davvero un bel libro! Spero di rileggerlo un giorno.