hennie_nahari's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
sofsworld's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rissaleighs's review against another edition
2.0
Well darn. I had gotten an ARC download from Penguin First Reads but it expired before I could finish reading this. So I got about 300 pages in.
I can appreciate the comparisons to Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Like Marquez, this book interested my brain at times but didn't engage my heart. Each chapter followed a different character from an intertwined family tree of sorts--which is a structure I loved in a different book recently--but here, it didn't work for me. I struggled to keep track of characters, figure out how the chapters related to each other....and actually, really tired of most of the chapters WAY before they were over.
I can see why this book is getting the rave reviews, but I'm kind of relieved to be able to move on.
I can appreciate the comparisons to Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Like Marquez, this book interested my brain at times but didn't engage my heart. Each chapter followed a different character from an intertwined family tree of sorts--which is a structure I loved in a different book recently--but here, it didn't work for me. I struggled to keep track of characters, figure out how the chapters related to each other....and actually, really tired of most of the chapters WAY before they were over.
I can see why this book is getting the rave reviews, but I'm kind of relieved to be able to move on.
jknoxwhite's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
laurenqt's review against another edition
4.0
Multi generational novel of different people in Zimbabwe that all intertwine. The writing was beautiful and lyrical. The characters were lovely in all of their flaws. I liked how it was written based in truth but also had parts that were made up and then set in the future.
youthfulexpression's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gathonik's review against another edition
5.0
I'm really loving these stories that span generations. What a story! I also felt the pacing was so great so even though it was a long read I really enjoyed the journey. Would definitely recommend!
marmoset737's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe one that wouldn't have been on my radar had I not snagged an ARC at ALA Midwinter. Really epic, engrossing read.