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sherbertwells's review
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A handful of illuminating stories from history and literature, tied together by themes of trauma, creation and ascent. The connections in this book are artfully drawn and occasionally terrifying, and by its end I wanted to read about everyone mentioned between the pages.
“Constellations, says Vonnegut. Like strands of white wool in the middle of the Arctic; taut, frozen, barely visible. Or rather only the knots that hold them together are visible, and they look like stars” (35)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Racism
Do not read if you have a fear of heights.
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