Reviews with content warning for War - Intimacies

I wanted to like this SO MUCH MORE, because it was on Obama’s Reading List a couple of years ago, but unfortunately it wasn’t for me 🥺

Although there were moments of tension that gripped me, I didn’t feel as though I was invested in anybody (whether that be the main character or the man in power accused of war crimes etc.) 🥲

Maybe there’s a better, deeper understanding from someone out there but I’m afraid it’s not from me 😂
2.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨

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guinness74's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I’m not sure how this book made it to my TBR list, but there it was and despite the not great rating, it was short and I thought I’d give it a go. I should’ve known better. It was too short to give the characters a completeness. Some of the characters introduced, seemingly to drive the story forward, just disappear. The ones that remain are not in the least entertaining. 2 stars merely because it was short and there were some descriptive segments that I enjoyed.

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linguaphile412's review

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challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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karmapen's review against another edition

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challenging reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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sydapel's review against another edition

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challenging reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Short and yet deeply contemplative, I was really fascinated by the deep level of observance and perception Kitamura extends to her main character and by extension, the reader. A book about the language and behavior of others, it also speaks about being at a crossroads so powerfully, even if the ending wasn't what I was expecting or maybe hoped for. I really found myself immersed in this person's mind and experiences, and if you're looking for something short to sink into, this is perfect.

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