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patriciamadariaga's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
While not every story in it is equally good, it is a fantastic book as a whole.
The horror in love and in the lack thereof, in our bodies and those of other people, in growing up or failing to do so, and in the everyday ghosts of poverty, violence, and sexism, are beautifully woven against the haunting background of Argentinian history.
The precision in her language and the fact that she knows exactly when to end a tale makes Enriquez one of my favorite authors in this genre.
The horror in love and in the lack thereof, in our bodies and those of other people, in growing up or failing to do so, and in the everyday ghosts of poverty, violence, and sexism, are beautifully woven against the haunting background of Argentinian history.
The precision in her language and the fact that she knows exactly when to end a tale makes Enriquez one of my favorite authors in this genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Drug use, Self harm, Violence, Excrement, Police brutality, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
shamatake's review against another edition
5.0
This might be my favorite book this year. So unsettling and sometimes just shocking.
moxori's review against another edition
challenging
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? Yes
2.0
dianachai's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
maruchan's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Blood
marinet's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
acwyland's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
daslibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
vendelalne's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
5.0