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czoltak's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I cannot believe this wasn’t a 5⭐️ read 😭
Helena Fox’s previous novel, How It Feels to Float, was such an important story for me and one of my all time absolute favorite books. This just fell flat in comparison. The story was wonderfully written as Fox’s writing style is so magical and heartbreakingly beautiful. However, the actual story was just so lackluster. I don’t mind a character driven story, especially since that was what How It Feels To Float was, but when the characters are not well fleshed out and some are incredibly infuriating, it’s hard to enjoy the actual book. Tess, Georgia’s “friend”, is one of the most insufferable characters I’ve ever read about, and her father was somehow even worse. I am so disappointed 😔
Helena Fox’s previous novel, How It Feels to Float, was such an important story for me and one of my all time absolute favorite books. This just fell flat in comparison. The story was wonderfully written as Fox’s writing style is so magical and heartbreakingly beautiful. However, the actual story was just so lackluster. I don’t mind a character driven story, especially since that was what How It Feels To Float was, but when the characters are not well fleshed out and some are incredibly infuriating, it’s hard to enjoy the actual book. Tess, Georgia’s “friend”, is one of the most insufferable characters I’ve ever read about, and her father was somehow even worse. I am so disappointed 😔
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Animal death, Toxic friendship, Animal cruelty, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Terminal illness
Minor: Car accident
intriguedpoptart's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
wow. i am not one to write reviews, but wow. i strongly recommend this book for anyone who struggles to find their words, and who has been through a lot and is trying to work out how that will end up for them. helena fox is an artist.
side note; still waiting for my calliope 🙄
side note; still waiting for my calliope 🙄
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
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