anoldharmonica's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This was a disappointment. From the blurb and the setting and first chapter had such promise, but I feel like the rest of the book just kind of meandered. I’d be willing to give the author another shot, though, because the prose was good. This one just wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Suicide attempt
henri04's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
iamastraythought's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I did not in fact know what was going on. This book was a journey if nothing else, and while I'm happy to have read it I'm a little sad that it ended so abruptly. No questions were answered and it was suddenly over. I will say that it's interesting, what would anyone do if they stumbled into someone else's loving home?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
actualophelia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Vomit and Violence
Minor: Blood, Drug use, and Forced institutionalization
chronicallyplotting's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-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
2.0
I think I would’ve enjoyed this book a lot more had I read the authors notes about the book prior to reading it. Just diving into the book and reading it like a normal book you do not realize that is widely open for interpretation and made up of symbolism. There isn’t one true interpretation for this book other than the author taking a character without love and introducing him to all types of love.
This book is like reading a nightmare. Not because it’s bad but you feel lost as to what is going on half the time. You don’t feel like anything connects or makes sense. Come to find out this is more on purpose. But if I had to take a quiz over this book I fear I would fail.
Would I read this book again? No, probably not. But after reading the authors finishing notes and thoughts on the book and other readers thoughts. I have in turn gained more of an appreciation for what kind of symbolic art this book was. And if this review didn’t make sense, the book doesn’t either until you reflect on it; even then I’m still not sure I fully understand it, and that’s ok.
This book is like reading a nightmare. Not because it’s bad but you feel lost as to what is going on half the time. You don’t feel like anything connects or makes sense. Come to find out this is more on purpose. But if I had to take a quiz over this book I fear I would fail.
Would I read this book again? No, probably not. But after reading the authors finishing notes and thoughts on the book and other readers thoughts. I have in turn gained more of an appreciation for what kind of symbolic art this book was. And if this review didn’t make sense, the book doesn’t either until you reflect on it; even then I’m still not sure I fully understand it, and that’s ok.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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