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yaelvershkov's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Incredible concept, poor execution.
But still, it was a book that centered nature and alsoit had lesbians in it so overall I liked it.
But still, it was a book that centered nature and also
erdagnese's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
melanie_skywalker66's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sophie_elyse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aslittlewoodenbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? N/A
4.5
amy02's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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
4.5
This was a weird little book, and reminded me how much I love weird little books, although I remain mildly traumatised
am_wallace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't by any means a bad book but the felling and excitement I got from the blurb didn't stay as I listened to the audiobook, however I think that it's where it got wrong? Might have an different experience if I had read it as a physical book or ebook instead. The concept and magic realism is cool but I don't think it quite works for me when I listen to it such as with fantasy.almost always looses focus on fantasy audiobooks but love them when I read them. For now it gets a 3.5 stars. But it will be put in my reread someday pile and I'll keep looking for a physical copy for sure before I make up my mind for the book
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
The Blurb does tell the entire story, and at the same time not. This is also one of those books that are hard to review because words are not always enough. Some books you have to experience.
It is magical realism, . It is folklore coming to life.
There is a fisherman who hunts with the help of a seal. A beautiful story about a friendship. He does the same thing fishermen always have done there, and they do it well. It is also a sad story that had me sad.
Then comes the story of a young man who wants to build a coffin. He is obsessed with building a coffin so that his sister will not be cremated. Because the women in his family come back to life, only for a short time and they are built from the foundation of their island.
The water rat who is in love with a cloud was my favorite and even this one was sad. Poor little powerful fellow.
Then there is this crazy old guy, this was not a favorite of mine, but I liked how it wove all the stories together. Because they are all connected.
It's also the story of the sister. The father. And a new future.
Magic is stories, magic is in bedded in the foundation of our minds and I like how it is there, but it is normal. No one bats an eye over it. And most things are not even known. He makes it seem so real so plausible. Like nature itself still holds power here and always will.
It might seem like many stories, but it in one story. A short, yet powerful story of love, loss and the magic that flows through stories. An interesting novel
It is magical realism, . It is folklore coming to life.
There is a fisherman who hunts with the help of a seal. A beautiful story about a friendship. He does the same thing fishermen always have done there, and they do it well. It is also a sad story that had me sad.
Then comes the story of a young man who wants to build a coffin. He is obsessed with building a coffin so that his sister will not be cremated. Because the women in his family come back to life, only for a short time and they are built from the foundation of their island.
The water rat who is in love with a cloud was my favorite and even this one was sad. Poor little powerful fellow.
Then there is this crazy old guy, this was not a favorite of mine, but I liked how it wove all the stories together. Because they are all connected.
It's also the story of the sister. The father. And a new future.
Magic is stories, magic is in bedded in the foundation of our minds and I like how it is there, but it is normal. No one bats an eye over it. And most things are not even known. He makes it seem so real so plausible. Like nature itself still holds power here and always will.
It might seem like many stories, but it in one story. A short, yet powerful story of love, loss and the magic that flows through stories. An interesting novel