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This is not a light read. I found the overall arc of the story to be compelling but felt that the author sometimes used gore or sex to try to keep things interesting at calmer plot points. A bit too graphic for me, but those not bothered by that would likely really enjoy it.

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informative reflective slow-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? Yes

2.75

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

***This contains Slovene review (which is my native language) and English review of the book. Because I read the book in English, the English review is first, Slovene review is second.***

ENGLISH REVIEW:
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

My initial reaction upon receiving this book as a gift from a friend was quite surprising, and I must say that I was not fully aware, of what I was embarking upon, when I commenced reading it. This literary work is characterized by an abundance of plot twists, which not only captivate the reader, but also stimulate thinking.

It is important to acknowledge, that the book does incorporate explicit themes of sexuality and violence, among others. Nevertheless, if one momentarily sets aside these elements, it becomes evident, that this is indeed a remarkable piece of literature. I am sure, that this is not the last book by the author Ken Follett, that I read.

SLOVENE REVIEW:
Ocena: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Moja začetna reakcija ob prejemu te knjige kot darilo od prijatelja je bila precej presenetljiva, in moram reči, da se nisem v celoti zavedala, v kaj sem se podala, ko sem to knjigo začela brati. Knjigo zaznamuje ogromno preobratov, ki ne le očarajo bralca, temveč bralcu tudi spodbujajo razmišljanje.

Pomembno je omeniti, da knjiga med drugim vsebuje tudi eksplicitne teme spolnosti in nasilja. Vendar če za trenutek postavimo te elemente knjige na stran, postane očitno, da gre za izjemno literarno delo. Prepričana sem, da to ni zadnja knjiga avtorja Kena Folletta, ki sem jo prebrala.

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