harriet64's review against another edition
4.0
good writing. by the end was leaving a little to be desired
nikolelotton's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could die and then come back to life so I could reread this for the first time again
carolinejhm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
allisonmeyette's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
rissamar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
2.5
Why couldnt we say the husband was Shakespeare?? Is it a copy-write thing??
annah40's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
alicia_c's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
lucijav's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sydneyjacques's review against another edition
1.0
People are singing the praises of this book to the stars.
Honestly?
I hated it.
The prose was unique and insightful - at first. Then it became self-indulgent. After an entire page describing the one emotion of one character (who I didn't care for, to begin with) I just wanted it to be over.
It would be literally impossible to spoil the plot of this book because nothing happens. The synopsis pretty much covers it. Basically, relationships fall apart because nobody communicates with one another. Which felt dumb. I can't tell you how many times I muttered, "that was stupid," while reading this.
HOWEVER, this book did a great job depicting the superstition in this time period. That was done really well.
I was going to give it two stars because I occasionally liked the writing, but decided that's a little generous considering the distaste I feel for this book.
Honestly?
I hated it.
The prose was unique and insightful - at first. Then it became self-indulgent. After an entire page describing the one emotion of one character (who I didn't care for, to begin with) I just wanted it to be over.
It would be literally impossible to spoil the plot of this book because nothing happens. The synopsis pretty much covers it. Basically, relationships fall apart because nobody communicates with one another. Which felt dumb. I can't tell you how many times I muttered, "that was stupid," while reading this.
HOWEVER, this book did a great job depicting the superstition in this time period. That was done really well.
I was going to give it two stars because I occasionally liked the writing, but decided that's a little generous considering the distaste I feel for this book.
marielotus's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-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? No
5.0