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thereadingparamedic's review
5.0
This is an absolutely brilliant book about humanity & what shapes us. Numerous characters show their personalities in different ways, and we learn how who they are has been shaped by their upbringing, mainly in relation to family, loss & grief. It is beautifully written & Sharon Duggal is so good at writing human emotion from the viewpoint of many different walks of life. Loved it, highly recommended!
mekowaletti's review
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
mikki_9's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I loved it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide and Car accident
a_maya's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
sophieloise's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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? Yes
2.75
bbcarote's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
emory's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.0
A beautifully written novel with gorgeous prose and lively, realistic characters. Its a compelling exploration of the lives of a group of people who find themselves in proximity to one another. The characters are developed with care and their actions explored through their backstories.
My only disappointments are in regards to the ending . Its very hopeful, but feels a little unearned and undeveloped after anticlimactic meetings of the main characters. Additionally, the implications of two main characters' endings are troubling to me.
The motifs of music and food are very artfully interwoven and bring a musical humanity to the novel. The pasts of each character are equal parts heartbreaking and creatively uplifting. The character work and the prose carry a lovely exploration of human relationships.
My only disappointments are in regards to the ending . Its very hopeful, but feels a little unearned and undeveloped after anticlimactic meetings of the main characters. Additionally, the implications of two main characters' endings are troubling to me.
The motifs of music and food are very artfully interwoven and bring a musical humanity to the novel. The pasts of each character are equal parts heartbreaking and creatively uplifting. The character work and the prose carry a lovely exploration of human relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual assault, Excrement, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Drug abuse, Racism, Suicide, and Grief
lauviv's review
This was a giveaway prize from last month. Thanks to the author, the Audrey app, and The Story graph. I was interested in the story at first but I couldn't get into it because of the format. I know it's very easy to use but I couldn't concentrate and I started losing interest. Maybe if I try the print or digital version, the result will be different.