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pkrantz's review against another edition
dark
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? No
3.0
The prose was so pretty but all the blood and gore just wasn't for me!
amyschmelzer's review against another edition
2.0
No. When the author’s words take me out of the story, it’s not a good experience. Every page had me counting how many words I did not know the meaning of. Not enjoyable. I won’t be seeking out Khaw’s other works.
mari_yawa's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 ⭐️
Ok so I know I said that I wasn’t going to read a fantasy but this one intrigued me. But I’m going to be very honest, I didn’t even know what was going on half the time LMAO. They were using big girl fantasy words and I had to keep looking shit up. Idek what the moral of the story was. But it was entertaining, there was slight body horror from the mermaid just eating body parts and attacking people. I didn’t really understand the pig thing? Idk call me dumb lol but other than that it was alright
Ok so I know I said that I wasn’t going to read a fantasy but this one intrigued me. But I’m going to be very honest, I didn’t even know what was going on half the time LMAO. They were using big girl fantasy words and I had to keep looking shit up. Idek what the moral of the story was. But it was entertaining, there was slight body horror from the mermaid just eating body parts and attacking people. I didn’t really understand the pig thing? Idk call me dumb lol but other than that it was alright
sydneykelling's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
nasalle2842's review against another edition
I really enjoyed Khaw's "Nothing but Blackened Teeth" and was really eager to read this one, but the pacing was too slow for me and I've decided to move on.
xttina's review against another edition
3.0
i've loved the story and it's beautifully written but i found it complicated to follow through at times
chamaleonsoul's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
If I could give this 6 stars I would.
It's such a beautiful, dark book. Gorgeous prose and interesting mythology. I went into it knowing nothing and I think that's the best way.
The atmosphere is immaculate and the world so crystal clear even without being overly descriptive.
I didn't expect to cry but I did in the end?
It's such a beautiful, dark book. Gorgeous prose and interesting mythology. I went into it knowing nothing and I think that's the best way.
The atmosphere is immaculate and the world so crystal clear even without being overly descriptive.
I didn't expect to cry but I did in the end?
mac_q's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Hey so this is insane? Sort of the most romantic thing I’ve ever read tho so take that how you will - didn’t quite understand why the two leads loved each other but goddamn did they