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Barn 8 by Deb Olin Unferth

grunzy's review against another edition

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3.0

One of the odder stories I've read in awhile. Entertaining for sure and a concept which I took with flippant seriousness. It did, I suppose, make me consider a perspective/underside I wouldn't have otherwise. Mostly, though, I genuinely laughed and enjoyed the quest.

bernuki's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-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

2.5

minty's review

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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 against another edition

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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!).

eaglespoon1982's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny informative reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

quantumjam's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

kncody's review against another edition

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

2.75