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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ein originales Konzept, das zu Beginn etwas anstrengend zu lesen war.
Die ungewöhnlichen und dauernd wechselnden Erzählperspektiven haben mich zunächst verwirrt, je weiter ich mit dem Lesen war, desto besser hat mir dieser Stil jedoch gefallen. Der Roman bietet spannende Denkanstöße zuThemen wie Religion, Gender und (Post-)Kolonialismus.
Einige Stellen waren emotional berührend, aber das Ende fand ich etwas schwach.
Die ungewöhnlichen und dauernd wechselnden Erzählperspektiven haben mich zunächst verwirrt, je weiter ich mit dem Lesen war, desto besser hat mir dieser Stil jedoch gefallen. Der Roman bietet spannende Denkanstöße zuThemen wie Religion, Gender und (Post-)Kolonialismus.
Einige Stellen waren emotional berührend, aber das Ende fand ich etwas schwach.
slow-paced
What a fascinating book. I bought it from the Cheltenham Literature Festival having heard Sharon Dodua Otoo read from and speak about the book. I was fascinated by the thought of a name being several people connected through time and objects! The book didn’t disappoint - and all very satisfyingly drawn together at the end.
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
reflective
Although whenever I picked up this book I found it difficult to get stuck into, as soon as I got into the flow of it, it was a real treasure.
I haven’t read such an original concept since I don’t know when. And for it to be well executed as well is even better - god knows how much planning had to go into this to make sure every timeline ended up pulling together as perfectly as they did.
I didn’t always love the prose - sometimes it could be beautiful, others it felt slightly clunky (though I don’t know if this is due to it being a German translation.) Regardless, I’ll be recommending this to many many friends!
I haven’t read such an original concept since I don’t know when. And for it to be well executed as well is even better - god knows how much planning had to go into this to make sure every timeline ended up pulling together as perfectly as they did.
I didn’t always love the prose - sometimes it could be beautiful, others it felt slightly clunky (though I don’t know if this is due to it being a German translation.) Regardless, I’ll be recommending this to many many friends!
challenging
reflective