ava96's review against another edition
4.0
Baba Dunja embodies the spirit of Eastern Europe - just get on with it when things are tough, no need to waste precious time. I loved this book, I only wish there was more of it but I guess we got the gist of it which is what Baba Dunja would have liked.
mia_1312's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
brokenrecord's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this. It's not super long (almost felt more like a novella than a novel), and the real plot takes awhile to get started, but I had fun being in Baba Dunja's head, so it kept me engaged. It was also interesting to read a book set in a village close to Chernobyl, full of people who had chosen not to leave their homes, still living there decades later. Not a decision I can imagine making for myself, but very intriguing to get that perspective. This was just a nice little story.
anna_harmsen's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book. It took me quite a long time to finish, but that had nothing to do with the book and everything to do with me being stubborn and lazy regarding my German. It is a gorgeous story, highly recommend.
fluffyinsect's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
onavros's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
pauueeett's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
la baba dúnia ensenya per damunt de tot què és l’amor al lloc d’on vens, a la teva llar. parla d’una realitat no molt llunyana però que és completament diferent a la d’aquí, i dona una lliçó molt valuosa. he gaudit molt llegint aquest llibre.
fictrix's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.0
emonareads's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0