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libraryfrog's review against another edition
4.5
Very excellent story telling and insight. Dark and gritty, honest and doesn’t shy away from showing the problematic aspects of many aspects of society both Jewish and goyish. Definitely modern Sholem Aleichem vibes, I really appreciated the nods to Yiddish storytelling. Worth the read because it makes you think and tells a winding story you won’t forget. I read it in smaller chunks because it is heavy.
(All the content warnings for this one, just all of them, including many uses of the G word for Romani people, which doesn't have a specific indicator here.)
(All the content warnings for this one, just all of them, including many uses of the G word for Romani people, which doesn't have a specific indicator here.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, and War
Minor: Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
tlaynejones's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.0
I alternated between thinking this was an easy five star read, to thinking I’d resent even giving it a three star rating. Back and forth. There is a great story here, it just meandered too much at times. The author included a lot of side stories, recollections, and layers of perspective. These were all interesting, but when added together they slowed the pace and distracted.
I also wasn’t thrilled with the portrayal of women. This is harder to critique because of the portrayal of a culture I don’t know much about, but it left me feeling frustrated.
I also wasn’t thrilled with the portrayal of women. This is harder to critique because of the portrayal of a culture I don’t know much about, but it left me feeling frustrated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Antisemitism, Trafficking, and Classism
naomihorn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Antisemitism
very vivid gas chamber scenereadingrainbot's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Antisemitism, Trafficking, and Grief