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jayisreading's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Physical abuse
ahoyitsjoy's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Animal death and Pandemic/Epidemic
hello_lovely13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
rorikae's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
This book is unique in how it utilizes linked stories to tell two overarching narratives. I do think there is something to be said that the middle stories could also be interpreted as being in the same world as the letter stories. The letters were my personal favorites though the stories about the gods had me thinking a lot about free will, individuality, and community.
One of my favorite things about this book is that there are a number of additional pieces at the end that help flesh out the stories. One piece is a correspondence between the author and translator during 2020 that mirrors the letters written by the lovers. There is also a helpful piece about what inspired the letter stories including pieces by the people who requested the stories be written. In all, it feels like a full project that we get to see different aspects of. It comes together beautifully and was moving. If you're interested in something a little bit experimental and also enjoy learning about the backstory of why stories are written, I would highly recommend this book.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death, Violence, Xenophobia, and War
beccaand's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Physical abuse
laurareads87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Physical abuse
caseythereader's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, and Murder