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bexi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Well.. I'm not entirely sure what I just read, but my goodness if that wasn't some of the most unique, breathtaking writing I've ever had the pleasure and challenge of reading. I hope the author writes more books in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Miscarriage, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Torture, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Drug use, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Excrement, Cannibalism, and Suicide attempt
claudiamacpherson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I started this book months ago after buying it from the rather meager selection of English books in my little Spanish town. The first few chapters didn't hook me, so I set it aside for weeks, but when I finally picked it up again I found I really enjoyed the book. Swarup has a really beautiful way of describing nature and weaving the stories of animals, plants, rivers, and mountains through the stories of human lives. I liked how each section was connected to the others, and how it came full circle in the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault