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jitka_c's review against another edition
2.0
Úplně upřímně - tohle byl pro mě docela přešlap. Děj a téma zajímavé, ale vyobrazení postav bylo hodně slabé. Charaktery se chovaly nevěrohodně, emoce mi připadaly ploché a neupřímné, dialogy šroubované, zkrátka a dobře, nesedlo mi to.
Navíc tam byla schizofrenie zase zmíněna jako ta-nemoc-jak-máš-víc-osobností a to mě vždycky dokáže naštvat. Když už to zmiňuju, tak si o tom něco zjistím.
Rozhodně se ale chystám na film - ten by totiž mohl být hodně dobrý! :)
Navíc tam byla schizofrenie zase zmíněna jako ta-nemoc-jak-máš-víc-osobností a to mě vždycky dokáže naštvat. Když už to zmiňuju, tak si o tom něco zjistím.
Rozhodně se ale chystám na film - ten by totiž mohl být hodně dobrý! :)
trippyisapunk's review
4.0
Scrittura magnifica, è stato un piacere leggere questa storia romantica, a tratti drammatica e commovente.
anna_k98's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
big_dreamer's review against another edition
3.0
Dopo aver letto la storia di Lili Elbe su una rivista, David Ebershoff decide di scrivere un romanzo che celebri questa pioniera del mondo trasgender.
Descrive come tutto sia iniziato quasi per caso, quando Greta chiede al marito Einar di posare in abiti femminili, per aiutarla a terminare il ritratto che stava dipingendo. Da lì inizia un lungo e difficile percorso, che porta Einar a scoprire che dentro di lui vive Lili, che lui è Lili.
Non conoscevo la storia di Lili, e forse mi aspettavo di più dal romanzo, ma in fondo, essendo ispirato a una storia vera , accaduta quasi cento anni fa, non ci si può aspettare di più e di meglio
Descrive come tutto sia iniziato quasi per caso, quando Greta chiede al marito Einar di posare in abiti femminili, per aiutarla a terminare il ritratto che stava dipingendo. Da lì inizia un lungo e difficile percorso, che porta Einar a scoprire che dentro di lui vive Lili, che lui è Lili.
Non conoscevo la storia di Lili, e forse mi aspettavo di più dal romanzo, ma in fondo, essendo ispirato a una storia vera , accaduta quasi cento anni fa, non ci si può aspettare di più e di meglio
ssawyers's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
naharobed's review against another edition
2.0
This book was a hard one for me to rate because I have very mixed feelings that lie on opposite ends of the spectrum.
On one hand, I thought that the story and the characters were fascinating. It's first and foremost a journey about self-identity and discovery. But beyond that it's truly a story about love and fully supporting those you care about.
On the other hand, the writing and story-telling in general fell flat for me. It was long-winded and wordy to a fault. The language and lengthy descriptions detracted from the story instead of adding more to it.
The movie, however, was fantastic. It encapsulates all the parts of the book I loved. On top of that, throw in some amazing actors and visuals and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. This may be the one and only book to movie adaptation I have read so far where I highly recommend you skip the book and go straight to watching the movie.
On one hand, I thought that the story and the characters were fascinating. It's first and foremost a journey about self-identity and discovery. But beyond that it's truly a story about love and fully supporting those you care about.
On the other hand, the writing and story-telling in general fell flat for me. It was long-winded and wordy to a fault. The language and lengthy descriptions detracted from the story instead of adding more to it.
The movie, however, was fantastic. It encapsulates all the parts of the book I loved. On top of that, throw in some amazing actors and visuals and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. This may be the one and only book to movie adaptation I have read so far where I highly recommend you skip the book and go straight to watching the movie.
mike1's review
3.0
The book is readable but if I had to choose between the book or the movie I'd choose the movie because there is so much information in the book and not all of it is interesting.
davbat's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
An effective and emotional read, but very early 2000s. It is clearly a trans narrative by a non-trans author and plays into gender essentialism and stereotypes. Seriously harmed by the author's choice to fictionalize Lili Elbe, including a powerful inner monologue, rather than writing an entirely fictional work loosely based on her life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and War
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
The author's portrayal of trans identity or gender dysphoria strongly resembles psychosis.clrhamilton's review
Interrupted by Cuddy which I've wanted to read for a long time
mushroomjenny's review
3.0
''...but in her chest was a bottomless well of tolerance for the man she loved''