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cecereads__'s review against another edition
4.0
A quietly heartfelt and ‘simple’ (straightforward) story. It’s a quick get expansive read
nyne's review against another edition
dark
slow-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
3.0
creepycrawlybookworm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Medical content, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
raquel1402's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.75
jess_may's review against another edition
3.75
The opening scene was certainly bold.
A lot happened but it seemed a bit too short to fully appreciate any of it or get overly attached to characters. But strangely I quite enjoyed the ‘not really dwelling on anything for too long’ aspect. It felt like quick glances into their lives.
Strange book but good? It was somehow mainly vibes but then also plot? Idk
A lot happened but it seemed a bit too short to fully appreciate any of it or get overly attached to characters. But strangely I quite enjoyed the ‘not really dwelling on anything for too long’ aspect. It felt like quick glances into their lives.
Strange book but good? It was somehow mainly vibes but then also plot? Idk
rita_scitter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
blairmahoney's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this tale of illicit gay sex amongst the death and despair of the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic, as experienced in Reykjavik. Feels much bigger than its generously spaced 140-odd pages.