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eedle_cacleberry's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, and War
Minor: Animal death, Death, Grief, and Alcohol
booksoversecondbreakfast's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Reading this book was like reading a classic story of old. It read similarly to 1001 Arabian Nights, Old Testament Biblical scripture, and Aesop's fables. It was very fantastical and felt like something I'd enjoy reading to a child as a bedtime story. I listened to the audiobook, and it reminded me of watching A Princess Bride for the first time. It's a comforting kind of story - the kind that makes you dream of what could be. It truly is a more modern-day fable, and in that regard, I can see why people love this book.
The philosophical ideas taught in this book ranged from gnosticism to prosperity gospel to humanism - none of which align with my personal beliefs, so at times I really felt conflicted about this book. I've heard that some people classify this book as a self-help book, and that honestly kind of surprised me. I have trouble seeing past this book being a fictional magical-realism story, but I can see how people sharing philosophical beliefs with those in this book might see it more as a self-help book. I gave this book a shot and really enjoyed it for the first two-thirds of the book, but towards the end, it just felt more and more like a pipedream, and the story felt less and less grounded.
All in all, I didn't mind the read, but I also didn't love it. It was overall fairly enjoyable, but I just don't think the story was for me. 3/5 stars.
The philosophical ideas taught in this book ranged from gnosticism to prosperity gospel to humanism - none of which align with my personal beliefs, so at times I really felt conflicted about this book. I've heard that some people classify this book as a self-help book, and that honestly kind of surprised me. I have trouble seeing past this book being a fictional magical-realism story, but I can see how people sharing philosophical beliefs with those in this book might see it more as a self-help book. I gave this book a shot and really enjoyed it for the first two-thirds of the book, but towards the end, it just felt more and more like a pipedream, and the story felt less and less grounded.
All in all, I didn't mind the read, but I also didn't love it. It was overall fairly enjoyable, but I just don't think the story was for me. 3/5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and War
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
sarajuni's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Murder and War
mangopassion555's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
victris's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
celery's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Classism
cup_cake's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Sehr inspirierendes Buch. Die Geschichte ist eher träumerisch beschrieben, was es sehr angenehm zu lesen macht.
Spannung ist nicht wirklich da, aber es ist so interessant, dass man einfach neugierig ist und weiterlesen möchte.
Spannung ist nicht wirklich da, aber es ist so interessant, dass man einfach neugierig ist und weiterlesen möchte.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
crml's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and War
Minor: Death
specifically racism toward romani people.bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
4.0
This book was an interesting kind of parable. it has plenty of moments that will stick with me for a while. i enjoyed how the author captures different point of view and didn’t let the story get so big that it couldn’t maneuver itself. the theme was really captivating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, and War
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Alcohol
witherbeak's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Sexism