thechaoticreader's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
majamija's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
relaxing
medium-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? Yes
2.5
nyyps's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
mordecai's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
vhlm's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
yarnmouse's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
chinola's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
nanc_282's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
Learning, experimentation, pursuit of beauty, pursuit of meaning, battling against the illusion of perfection. The right book at the right time? Something meditative, focused on the senses.
What's impressive is though I spent a couple dutiful, indifferent years playing the flute in school, I never had this much passion for an instrument, I know nothing about pianos, and yet this still captivated me.
Part of my appreciation might be a nostalgic connection, I know what it is to grow up in a rural area, have nature surrounding you in your youth, then look for it's echoes in a more urban setting as you pursue education and a career.
There's a strong chance that any book using forests and trees as the prevalent metaphor will be one I enjoy, but even with that bias, I think the writing here was extraordinary (credit to the translator also for conveying such).
Not certain this is a feeling that can be recaptured, but if anyone has any comps...I will also live in hope the author produces another work that is translated into English.
What's impressive is though I spent a couple dutiful, indifferent years playing the flute in school, I never had this much passion for an instrument, I know nothing about pianos, and yet this still captivated me.
Part of my appreciation might be a nostalgic connection, I know what it is to grow up in a rural area, have nature surrounding you in your youth, then look for it's echoes in a more urban setting as you pursue education and a career.
There's a strong chance that any book using forests and trees as the prevalent metaphor will be one I enjoy, but even with that bias, I think the writing here was extraordinary (credit to the translator also for conveying such).
Not certain this is a feeling that can be recaptured, but if anyone has any comps...I will also live in hope the author produces another work that is translated into English.
dilara86's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5