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Barn 8 by Deb Olin Unferth

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minty's review against another edition

2.0

What an odd little story. It was pretty strong for the first two-thirds and then just fell apart, suddenly introducing different POVs and jumping around to different characters. I liked the writing style until then, though.

scenic92's review

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challenging dark funny fast-paced

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

4.5

amojeda's review against another edition

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development was too choppy

nicolemhill's review against another edition

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3.0

I'm glad I stuck with this inventive, but sometimes frustrating book. The novel and its plot are meaty (sorry), wild and passionate. Its characters, less so. But by the end, I realized this book is one that will stick with me, faults and all.

bookbirder's review against another edition

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3.0

Better than expected but low expectations. A fun plot and tone, but not such as easy read that a day spent reading most of the book in order to return it to the library on time passed in a breeze (though I did finish!).