Reviews

Psi park by Sofi Oksanen

tonsu's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

humito's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

roter_koni's review against another edition

Der Ukrainekrieg hat den Fokus des konservativen, liberalen und linken Feuilleton einiges geändert. So war Kunst und Kultur des osteuropäischen Raums viel mehr im Gespräch. Vor meinem Abitur las ich also die Analyse & Kritik und sah in den Buchvorschlägen "Hundepark" von Sofi Oksanen. Das Thema: Die Ukraine und Leihschwangerschaft.
Im Februar 2022 kam plötzlich mal in den Medien, dass arme reiche Westeuropäer:innnen, Australier:innen und Neuseeländer:innen Angst haben, dass ihre Kinder in den Bäuchen von armen Ukrainerinnen sterben. Hinter Leihmutterschaft steckt ein der Prostitution ähnlicher Menschenhandel. Und genau das beschreibt Sofi Oksanen so gut. Viele Szenen des Buches lassen einen schaudern und man verliert den Glauben an jedes Wohlstandsversprechen des Kapitals. Es ist einfach gruselig.
Dazu lernt man viel über ukrainische und finnische Befindlichkeiten, Geschichte und Gegebenheiten und versteht ein bisschen mehr den postsowjetischen Raum und sein ganzes Konfliktpotenzial.

moonworld3's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

liked the unique premise for a thriller, didn’t like the lack of thrilling elements. interesting topic at the core, though.

amaezing's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

esantonx's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

rebekka_m's review against another edition

dark funny informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ru_th's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War

Minor: Child death and Abortion

emppuu's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

linneaandspybat's review against another edition

dark informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5