pintofbooks's review
Started off great and by the middle I felt it devolved into schlocky plot points, as opposed to the quiet and insightful introspection I was enjoying.
juliastephanie's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
arundhatianand's review
emotional
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
3.0
nabilahs's review against another edition
5.0
I want to see Pearl to be shortlisted on Booker Prize.
faloneran's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
arturob's review against another edition
Got distracted but was enjoying it, will try rereading in the future!
lillianjv's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
littleliterarymoments's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dominic_p085's review
dark
emotional
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
pixiegael's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well ... this was interesting, one of those books that sneaks up on you. Quite intense with a dark, sombre tone.
There's a line on p192 about 'dragging the metallic taste of sadness all over the ramshackle garden', which for me sums up the book rather well.
I can't really say I enjoyed it, but it was compelling.
There's a line on p192 about 'dragging the metallic taste of sadness all over the ramshackle garden', which for me sums up the book rather well.
I can't really say I enjoyed it, but it was compelling.