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Maailmanloppu ja ihmemaa by Raisa Porrasmaa, Haruki Murakami
2 reviews
ran_sophia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read the book a second time, and although I enjoyed it the first time, I enjoyed it a little more now. The main reason was that I wasn't confused at the beginning and knew the motives, the world of the book, and overall it made sense to me from the beginning. I found the writing and storytelling style to be very enjoyable. I also really liked the story and it was very nicely laid out.
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexism
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Misogyny, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Sexual content, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
seawarrior's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.0
While I'm certain there are intellectual components to this novel that I missed, I really enjoyed reading it. The plot was weird, mysterious and varied enough to consistently hold my attention even though I never fully understood what was going on, which normally makes me feel agitated. The characters aren't the most compelling, but the worlds they inhabit are wholly original yet strangely nostalgic and lead the book along. Their experiences and thought processes within these worlds allow for musings on consciousness, fulfillment, and the weight of our minds, expanding into a odd story that relates to us all.
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Medical content, Car accident, and Death of parent
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