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bodiesinbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
hermyknee19's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Vomit
honeyhistory103's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I quite enjoyed this book - it is one of those in which the majority of the plot takes place in the characters’ thoughts, rather than within the action. I’m a huge fan of interconnected but separate stories, and this book accomplishes that perfectly. I’d definitely want to read an expanded novel where we learn more about these characters’ lives, but it was perfect for what this book was. The writing flowed nicely - the translation of this one was well done. Definitely a book to inspire reflection on human motivations and the tiny moments that make up life.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Minor: Homophobia
maisierosereads's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Crimson" is at once poetic and raw, showing the perspectives of five interconnected queer characters from Nuuk, Greenland. All of the characters are flawed, but in such a realistic way that I think that every queer reader will be able to relate to at least one of them. They do also all undergo some level of development or progression; even those who might not seem loveable seem worthy of forgiveness.
If you like contemporary literary fiction driven by complex characters, this book is worth checking out.
I read the English translation of this novel by Anna Halagar, which she translated from the author's own Danish translation of the original Greenlandic text. I received my copy from Queer Book Box as part of my subscription - you can <a href="https://t.co/f94zBJdd2E?amp=1">get £5 off your first box using my referral link</a>
If you like contemporary literary fiction driven by complex characters, this book is worth checking out.
I read the English translation of this novel by Anna Halagar, which she translated from the author's own Danish translation of the original Greenlandic text. I received my copy from Queer Book Box as part of my subscription - you can <a href="https://t.co/f94zBJdd2E?amp=1">get £5 off your first box using my referral link</a>
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Also includes description of childbirth
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