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saskiacb's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, and War
johncenaskneecap's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
3.25
quintus's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
maud's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
3.0
ifinlay642's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-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
3.75
geophony's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful writing – I devoured it it in one sitting. A really thoughtful exploration of identity (both lesbian and mixed-race), familial trauma, home and memories. The non-linear order of the vignettes gave such a hazy feel to the text – much like memory itself. I would like to read more by Bouraoui, and I think more autofiction in general!
daisydukess's review against another edition
2.0
beautifully and poetically written, with a very engaging concept. however, found it hard to follow with all the flashbacks back and forth and time skips within those flashbacks.