rachelsbusyreading's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Wow. This was such a beautiful book; in writing style, in characters, and in overarching themes and lessons. If this hadn’t been my book clubs pick I don’t think I would’ve ever picked this book up but I am so glad I did. I definitely want to explore more from this author. Just breathtaking.
victoriayates's review against another edition
5.0
Such a gorgeously intelligent, creative and original book. As well as teaching me so much about the history of conflict in Cyprus and a million facts about trees and insects and nature, it also completely captured my heart with its themes of division and love, trauma and forgiveness. I loved it!
gabbykyriakou's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kat_pants's review against another edition
4.0
A heartbreaking and heart-healing story about intergenerational trauma. Some of the narration is from the pov of a fig tree, which speaks to my biologist heart. I also learned a lot about cyprus. However, some elements seemed very cliché and lacked depth.
basiscranialis's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jenlovesbooksandcoffee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
Sometimes, what you call the perpetrator was just another name for an unacknowledged victim.
The audio is so good!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Pregnancy, Genocide, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, War, Abortion, Animal death, Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Xenophobia
gwencl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.25