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retoamueller's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
90sbkwrm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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
5.0
irlsora's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
markkwesi's review against another edition
5.0
What a great way to start 2021! I really loved this unique, fabulously narrated story, including the audiobookâs narrator.
zordrac's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
runawaytrain's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Perfect devastation.
eiridium's review against another edition
5.0
This is a thick, deeply enveloping treat of a read. Full of twists and deeply engaging it is a coming of age tale set in 1988-89 West Berlin where a group of teens, face the challenges of their own families during a tumultuous time in German history. The author has captured the spirit and the rich environment and wrapped around a tense and skillfully woven narrative.
The teens are enjoying a last summer before heading off to University and coming to grips with the coming changes in their own lives, all the time being vaguely aware that their own country and special circumstance of Berlin are feeling the impending the changes to the lives of its citizens.
The characters are evocatively constructed and the feelings and the angst and sense of ennui seep wonderfully from the pages and cast a deep spell. It is difficult to say too much of the plot as it is well-paced and constructed with timed reveals that keep you gripped and provoked. Fergusson keeps the twists coming and carries you right through to the end where I freely admit to being disappointed that the story had to end.
The teens are enjoying a last summer before heading off to University and coming to grips with the coming changes in their own lives, all the time being vaguely aware that their own country and special circumstance of Berlin are feeling the impending the changes to the lives of its citizens.
The characters are evocatively constructed and the feelings and the angst and sense of ennui seep wonderfully from the pages and cast a deep spell. It is difficult to say too much of the plot as it is well-paced and constructed with timed reveals that keep you gripped and provoked. Fergusson keeps the twists coming and carries you right through to the end where I freely admit to being disappointed that the story had to end.
zwielichtzwerg's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Mental illness, Stalking, and Gaslighting
graemesay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
oliverlang's review
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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? No
4.0