letrickster's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Man... this book took me a while to get into, but after about the first half I was really hooked and I'm so glad I finished it. I love epistolary works and I found it to be an excellent example. Moody, descriptive, you could almost feel the salt of the see as you read it, see the clouds stretch over the horizon, dark and forboding.
The overall mystery (although it hardly feels right to call it that) of the book was very well done. Possible to see the clues of it as you read, but not so obvious that you might trip over it. I also loved the cyclical nature of it all, with Frank becoming his father, Anders once again planning to leave without a word. I dare to hope he goes with them in the end.
A beautiful dark and melancholy read.
The overall mystery (although it hardly feels right to call it that) of the book was very well done. Possible to see the clues of it as you read, but not so obvious that you might trip over it.
A beautiful dark and melancholy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
okbibliomama's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mikeelik's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jennifer_laurie's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Beautifully written, this book addresses a significant number of big issues in a very human way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Classism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, Alcoholism, Addiction, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Murder, Sexism, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Grief, Vomit, and Chronic illness
jennylynnel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
beckyblake's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
nookandcrannyseattle's review against another edition
Great start! Just wasn't the right format for me. Planning to revisit when the print edition is released in the US.
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