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nialiversuch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Addiction, Child death, Car accident, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Grief, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Miscarriage, Murder, Violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content
valentinaambrosius's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I’m not exactly sure why, but this book feels both rushed and stretched out at the same time.
Though it is a beautiful tale of a struggling woman finding and love long herself a bit more with the help of an amphibious man. A truly sweet portrayal of the everyday slump and routine without boring me at all.
It did heavily remind me of The Shape of Water; though this novel is much more whimsical and mundane. Mrs. Caliban is far more reflective, realistic about what would transpire (-ish) instead of outright dreamy and focused on being beautiful.
And that god damn ending!! What a twist!!! The author really sad f u and everything you stand for in the most beautiful and heartbreaking way
Though it is a beautiful tale of a struggling woman finding and love long herself a bit more with the help of an amphibious man. A truly sweet portrayal of the everyday slump and routine without boring me at all.
It did heavily remind me of The Shape of Water; though this novel is much more whimsical and mundane. Mrs. Caliban is far more reflective, realistic about what would transpire (-ish) instead of outright dreamy and focused on being beautiful.
And that god damn ending!! What a twist!!! The author really sad f u and everything you stand for in the most beautiful and heartbreaking way
Graphic: Death, Addiction, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident
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