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green_amaryllis's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
sidneygolbitz's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
PiP is a fun romp through Paris with lovable animal companions. As a child I definitely would have loved this book, but as a young adult I’m left wanting more. Overall an enjoyable, if shallow, experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Animal death and Death of parent
rwims's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Great read of a horse a dog a boy a raven a rat and some ducks and how they help each other come to life.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
house_of_hannah's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This is a meandering, slice-of-life type of book. I thought that the main focus was going to be the title character, Perestroika, but it turns out to actually be about an 8 year old boy. This book felt very Disney-esque, in that people are turning a blind eye to animals acting like humans, and an unbelievable happy ending.
I live in Paris, so it was neat to see the references to places and roads I know well. One thing that bothered me though is that the book acted like Paris is completely empty at night, which is most definitely not the case. I know, I know, "suspension of disbelief", but I guess I'm just too familiar with the setting.
If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing read, then this book is right up your alley, but I would not recommend it if you're looking for a book with more substance.
I live in Paris, so it was neat to see the references to places and roads I know well. One thing that bothered me though is that the book acted like Paris is completely empty at night, which is most definitely not the case. I know, I know, "suspension of disbelief", but I guess I'm just too familiar with the setting.
If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing read, then this book is right up your alley, but I would not recommend it if you're looking for a book with more substance.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
suddenlyjamie's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
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