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faisalbones's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ebaird's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Genocide and War
frejaebbe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
ivetace's review against another edition
5.0
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jvmpbvndles's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
lindzlovesreading's review
5.0
There is so much I could say about this book. I could go on and on, about all the different theories of what actually happened and try to separate the reality and the fiction, until I go cross eyed just like when you are trying to figure out a time travel story or a James Bond plot. If anyone can explain what they hell happened in Octapussy I would be grateful.
I know this book is meant to be ethereal, an allegory for pretty much any topic you want to name. This is why Agota Kristof might be a genius, this book will become incredibly personal because it will be how you read and see these novels. I read them quickly, drowned myself in it moved with each ebb and flow. The writing is deceptively simple, yet f*$k me sideways. Every character is a merely a construct for the larger game, but this does not stop her writing coiling around you and picking out specific emotions.
I want to read this again. I'm guessing this is a book you can read and re-read and completely worlds hiding under the surface.
I know this book is meant to be ethereal, an allegory for pretty much any topic you want to name. This is why Agota Kristof might be a genius, this book will become incredibly personal because it will be how you read and see these novels. I read them quickly, drowned myself in it moved with each ebb and flow. The writing is deceptively simple, yet f*$k me sideways. Every character is a merely a construct for the larger game, but this does not stop her writing coiling around you and picking out specific emotions.
I want to read this again. I'm guessing this is a book you can read and re-read and completely worlds hiding under the surface.
phoenix1234's review against another edition
5.0
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