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eedle_cacleberry's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, and War
Minor: Animal death, Death, Grief, and Alcohol
booksoversecondbreakfast's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Reading this book was like reading a classic story of old. It read similarly to 1001 Arabian Nights, Old Testament Biblical scripture, and Aesop's fables. It was very fantastical and felt like something I'd enjoy reading to a child as a bedtime story. I listened to the audiobook, and it reminded me of watching A Princess Bride for the first time. It's a comforting kind of story - the kind that makes you dream of what could be. It truly is a more modern-day fable, and in that regard, I can see why people love this book.
The philosophical ideas taught in this book ranged from gnosticism to prosperity gospel to humanism - none of which align with my personal beliefs, so at times I really felt conflicted about this book. I've heard that some people classify this book as a self-help book, and that honestly kind of surprised me. I have trouble seeing past this book being a fictional magical-realism story, but I can see how people sharing philosophical beliefs with those in this book might see it more as a self-help book. I gave this book a shot and really enjoyed it for the first two-thirds of the book, but towards the end, it just felt more and more like a pipedream, and the story felt less and less grounded.
All in all, I didn't mind the read, but I also didn't love it. It was overall fairly enjoyable, but I just don't think the story was for me. 3/5 stars.
The philosophical ideas taught in this book ranged from gnosticism to prosperity gospel to humanism - none of which align with my personal beliefs, so at times I really felt conflicted about this book. I've heard that some people classify this book as a self-help book, and that honestly kind of surprised me. I have trouble seeing past this book being a fictional magical-realism story, but I can see how people sharing philosophical beliefs with those in this book might see it more as a self-help book. I gave this book a shot and really enjoyed it for the first two-thirds of the book, but towards the end, it just felt more and more like a pipedream, and the story felt less and less grounded.
All in all, I didn't mind the read, but I also didn't love it. It was overall fairly enjoyable, but I just don't think the story was for me. 3/5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and War
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
sarajuni's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Murder and War
themoostconfused's review against another edition
it felt like a bad collection of milenial instagram quotes that pretend to be deep but aren't at all.
the anti-roma racism was the last straw that immediately made me dnf it.
the anti-roma racism was the last straw that immediately made me dnf it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
celery's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Classism
livruther's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
well-written with a pretty good message, albeit a bit too preachy and simplistic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
mysticfaerer's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was an interesting kind of parable. it has plenty of moments that will stick with me for a while. i enjoyed how the author captures different point of view and didn’t let the story get so big that it couldn’t maneuver itself. the theme was really captivating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, and War
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Alcohol
witherbeak's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Sexism
clara_bll3's review against another edition
fast-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? N/A
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism