wandareadssapphicbooks's review
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
thirza's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
esther_a_'s review against another edition
4.5
Really enjoyed this one. Favourite so far of the other seasons (but haven’t read winter yet) I could follow along with the story and characters more than other Ali smith books I’ve read. It was an easy one to read and quite moving in some parts.
karenaerts's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
audreyxine's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bybyberry's review against another edition
2.5
It's always difficult when a book turns out to be good but simply not at all what you thought it'd be.
I was ready for a very atmospheric book filled with orange leaves and autumnal vibes. Instead I got.... Something else that's strange to describe.
I like the writing, the brexit references, the unlikely friendship, the talks about stories and art and imagination. But I couldn't really relate to the characters? I didn't feel emotionally connected to the story at all. It was just... Okay to read?
This isn't a bad book by any means, but maybe not the one I wanted or needed right now!
I'm still curious about the other books from this series, now that I know a bit more what to expect I think I might enjoy them more.
I was ready for a very atmospheric book filled with orange leaves and autumnal vibes. Instead I got.... Something else that's strange to describe.
I like the writing, the brexit references, the unlikely friendship, the talks about stories and art and imagination. But I couldn't really relate to the characters? I didn't feel emotionally connected to the story at all. It was just... Okay to read?
This isn't a bad book by any means, but maybe not the one I wanted or needed right now!
I'm still curious about the other books from this series, now that I know a bit more what to expect I think I might enjoy them more.
read_by_a's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
lukija's review against another edition
3.0
Tämä aukenee varmaan ajallaan tai sitten ei. Paljon monia teemoja ja tärkeitä purkauksia ajankohtaisista teemoista, jotka määrittelevät inhimillisyyttä. Pakolaisten oikeutusta kunnolliseen elämään, naisten yhtäläistä mahdollisuutta tulla huomioiduksi esimerkiksi taiteilijoina ja brexit muukalaisvihailmiöineen. Silti olisin halunnut lukea enemmän Elisabethin ja mr.Gluckin epätavallisesta ystävyydessä nuoren tytön ja vanhan miehen välillä. Kiinnostava vaikkakin minulle hieman sekava kokonaisuus. Kieli ja tekstin rakenne oli virkistävän erilaista normisuorasta proosakerronnasta.
bakl_ava's review against another edition
3.5
Der Anfang war etwas schwierig, ich hab nicht ganz verstanden wo die Geschichte hinwollte aber es wurde bis zum Ende immer besser. Die Geschichte von der Künstlerin hat mir richtig gut gefallen!