socorrobaptista's review against another edition
4.0
Impressionante
Uma longa narrativa de amor e ódio, centrada principalmente em uma relação possessiva entre mãe e filhos. Bem realista, e com muitas cenas impactantes.
Uma longa narrativa de amor e ódio, centrada principalmente em uma relação possessiva entre mãe e filhos. Bem realista, e com muitas cenas impactantes.
ajreads13's review against another edition
Exams where in a month and I lost track of this read.
kansascorley's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars (kinda spoilery review)
If this book didn’t solely focus on Paul for the second half, I think I’d have enjoyed it more. The first half wasn’t so bad and I found Paul to be a much more interesting character as a child and as a teenager… as an adult, he was boring. I’m not sure why there were so many chapters focusing on him when he was the second of 3 sons. What about getting to know the third son a bit? I think I’d have rather had more from Arthur’s life as a soldier than so much droning on and on with Paul and his lackluster love life. It wasn’t even a little bit interesting to me.
If this book didn’t solely focus on Paul for the second half, I think I’d have enjoyed it more. The first half wasn’t so bad and I found Paul to be a much more interesting character as a child and as a teenager… as an adult, he was boring. I’m not sure why there were so many chapters focusing on him when he was the second of 3 sons. What about getting to know the third son a bit? I think I’d have rather had more from Arthur’s life as a soldier than so much droning on and on with Paul and his lackluster love life. It wasn’t even a little bit interesting to me.
rokoprog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mrears0_0's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
dianagangan's review against another edition
3.0
I have a mixed feeling towards this book. I mean it's so well written and it portrays characters and their life so accurately, it leaves you shivering, with an aching remorse and disquiet regarding their future, their brokenness, their alienation. I feel utterly unsettled.
muftarova's review against another edition
4.0
A book that caused me emotional turmoil.
I can't even begin to describe how disturbing it sometimes was. The Oedipus complex that the sons had, would even have Freud turning in his grave, it was that upsetting. The tension between the two lovers (i won't name names, in order not to spoil) literally causes anxiety in the reader, and invests him/her deeply into the characters and the book itself. It was one of the most beautifully written books i've ever read and the scenery it causes you to imagine is just wonderful. The insight of the characters' thoughts and feelings was very masterful and i love how it represented love, and relationships very realistically. I scarcely read this book (i like to take my time) but when i did, i just couldn't put it down. It is a wonderful read, not very complex but astonishing. It reminded me very much of the classic russian novels and i would recommend it to everyone! I hope my review intrigues you to pick it up, it is very much worth it.
I can't even begin to describe how disturbing it sometimes was. The Oedipus complex that the sons had, would even have Freud turning in his grave, it was that upsetting. The tension between the two lovers (i won't name names, in order not to spoil) literally causes anxiety in the reader, and invests him/her deeply into the characters and the book itself. It was one of the most beautifully written books i've ever read and the scenery it causes you to imagine is just wonderful. The insight of the characters' thoughts and feelings was very masterful and i love how it represented love, and relationships very realistically. I scarcely read this book (i like to take my time) but when i did, i just couldn't put it down. It is a wonderful read, not very complex but astonishing. It reminded me very much of the classic russian novels and i would recommend it to everyone! I hope my review intrigues you to pick it up, it is very much worth it.
marginalian's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
shailendraahangama17's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75