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trinlocke's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
ladyjane3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
margiebentley's review against another edition
4.0
Very well-written, I enjoyed the characters and most of the story :)
a_picara's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.25
An introspective novel, this book starts quite slow. The onslaught of references throughout, combined with the solipsistic musings of the two focal characters feel at time as if the book is trying to be more clever than it is. The deep considerations of language and grammar ring false, or over-stated, until you remember that the original book is in French, and that French grammar is convoluted and impressive. While the beginning is slow, once the three main characters actually start interacting with each other, this novel becomes quite good. The interactions between the characters allows them to get outside of their heads, and to leave emotional impact on each other and the reader.
cogsofencouragement's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This is a marvelous story about being alert to the beauty around us and the supreme value of human connection.
beadypea's review against another edition
4.0
The first half is a slog, but the second half makes up for it a bit.
loro_30's review against another edition
2.0
Pedante y pretencioso. Y es una lástima, porque tenía un comienzo tan prometedor...
vhlm's review against another edition
4.5
Zwei unsympatische Protagonisten aus verschiedenen Welten, die eine eine Concierge, dir andere eine Tochter aus gutem Hause, dir durch den Einzug eines neuen Hausbewohners mehr über die Welt der anderen lernen sowie die willkürlichen eigenst gesetzten Grenzen erkennen und hinterfragen.
Der Schreibstil ist manchmal etwas sehr bemüht, aber dennoch liest es sich sehr angenehm.
Der Schreibstil ist manchmal etwas sehr bemüht, aber dennoch liest es sich sehr angenehm.
kaitlinshares's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
3.75