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aswinth's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting story about idealism, belief systems, corruption, and the care work that continues to hold everything up throughout. I felt like the half about “Zimlia” dragged sometimes and potentially exaggerated or singularly characterized the corruption of the time.
carlymford's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first Doris Lessing book I ever read. I was 19 and the only real literature I had read (by choice) were classics like Austen and the Brontes. This book means so much to me and is one of my favorite books.
bird_on_a_wire's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kay_ampersand's review against another edition
2.0
Some interesting commentary here and there but mostly subsumed by aimless writing, stereotypical and sometimes outright offensive characterizations, and meandering propaganda.
shukriabdullah's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.0
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