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narcisse_bookshelves's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mayflxwer's review
2.0
i was initially enthusiastic about this book, as the author is Icelandic and the concept of swan people sounds really interesting. unfortunately this book was very strange, but not in a good way.
it felt like a collage, there was no plot or clear direction, the stream-of-consciousness-like narration was often hard to follow.
it could be argued that the fragmented nature of "swanfolk" is supposed to mimic the main character's descent into madness, and i admire this as a creative choice, but overall i don't think it worked very well.
it felt like a collage, there was no plot or clear direction, the stream-of-consciousness-like narration was often hard to follow.
it could be argued that the fragmented nature of "swanfolk" is supposed to mimic the main character's descent into madness, and i admire this as a creative choice, but overall i don't think it worked very well.
katerina273's review against another edition
Absolutely nothing made sense. 1984? Swans?
jujuwhales's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
this is the kind of book you have to either examine under a microscope or cross your eyes to be able to read it
ellyj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
echoeper's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Wild ride. Not sure what happened, but can’t stop thinking about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment
thebechdelbitch's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Much weirder than even I was expecting. I feel very uncertain about if I had any idea of what was going on at pretty much any point. But the atmospheres were so well realised and the imagery was so creepy I couldn't help but be on board. I do feel like I was constantly missing something though aha
bluecup's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
well written but couldn't get into it
teacrew's review against another edition
4.0
?! What happened in this book?!?! The woman was too stunned to speak.