nsn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
epic but translated work makes it hard to appreciate and get through. it proceeds from one scene to another clunkily, sometime abruptly plowing through plot points, other times indulging in chunks of dreamy observations, science and philosophies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Grief and Car accident
Minor: Gun violence, Murder, Cancer, and Suicide
shermansays's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: War, Death, and Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Genocide, Suicide, Gun violence, Sexism, and Medical content
tree_branch's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
actualophelia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
For a book whose story I feel like I understand so little, it really manages to hit something. Not sure what my emotional reaction is, but it's sure something!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Gaslighting, Genocide, Gun violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Alcohol, Confinement, Medical content, and Terminal illness
spawnrespawn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Car accident
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