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nstew16's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
The audiobook narrator was hard to listen to and I often found myself zoning out. This was through no fault of the author or plot, simply the narrator causing the lack of interest. The parts I could focus on were captivating.
If I read this again I'd get the physical book and I think this would be a much better experience.
If I read this again I'd get the physical book and I think this would be a much better experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
bookishbee27's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
2.5
A great concept for a novel but slow and difficult to navigate.
The good: I really liked the concept of Time Shelter as a memory clinic "stuck in time" and the writing really vividly brought these historical periods to life.
The not-so-good: I just found it very very slow going and the writing and dialogue quite stilted and dry. Unfortunately it wasn't particularly enjoyable to read.
Definitely an interesting concept and setting but a slog.
The good: I really liked the concept of Time Shelter as a memory clinic "stuck in time" and the writing really vividly brought these historical periods to life.
The not-so-good: I just found it very very slow going and the writing and dialogue quite stilted and dry. Unfortunately it wasn't particularly enjoyable to read.
Definitely an interesting concept and setting but a slog.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Dementia