tigeryear's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Hemingway, so ungodly boring and dry, made this a difficult read. I expected more ACTION! This long-ass book took place over 4 days! Mediocrity! Anytime we were away from Robert Jordan was a respite.
I read till the end hoping and praying that we would see his death.
There wasn't even good romance! Sure, there was sex. Maybe even good sex, who knows? But Maria pretty easily left Jordan for her own safety. In a novel, a character can only SAY so much, but their actions show you their real motivations. She wanted to live. Marriage be damned. Plot be damned!
I can't believe this was recommended to me by a friend. We truly have differing tastes in what makes a good story. Historical relevancy or no, do not read this book if you don't have to. Now that I'm finished, I'm glad to be rid of it.
I read till the end hoping and praying that we would see his death.
Spoiler
I'll unhappily settle for his leg being torn and torqued, I guess.There wasn't even good romance! Sure, there was sex. Maybe even good sex, who knows? But Maria pretty easily left Jordan for her own safety. In a novel, a character can only SAY so much, but their actions show you their real motivations. She wanted to live. Marriage be damned. Plot be damned!
I can't believe this was recommended to me by a friend. We truly have differing tastes in what makes a good story. Historical relevancy or no, do not read this book if you don't have to. Now that I'm finished, I'm glad to be rid of it.
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Misogyny, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, War, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Murder, Classism, Ableism, and Death
Minor: Infertility, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Confinement, Blood, Bullying, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Spoiler
Nobody...Nobody developed. Not at all. And the plot is what you would expect after reading, like, the first three chapters. Don't waste your time.orndal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Love the way Papa uses language, but the plot was so slow i did put the book down for a whole ass month qnd hqd to force myself to finish it. The second half is reaaaal good though
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Gun violence, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Infertility, and Rape
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexism
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