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darlin_lazlo's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Child abuse
fuzzyhebrew's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-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
This book doesn't really have a plot, it's more just some happenings in this time period in this place. A dog dies in it, which I hated, but it served the themes of losing connections to the nomadic lifestyle. The ending is very abrupt and doesn't provide closure. I thought it was well-written and took me into the setting. Then when I read it was an autobiographical retelling of the author's childhood, it increased in esteem. I want to read the other books in the trilogy, but unfortunately they aren't available at my library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
rebeccameyrink's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The first of Galsan Tschinag’s trilogy based on his life. Thuu it s book was beautiful and heartbreaking. It covers his early years in the Altai mountains living a traditional Tuvan lifestyle which is threatens by the Russian governments looming presence. I haven’t read any Mongolian fiction before this book and I’m very happy I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Death
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