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takarakei's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I personally think this book is best gone into knowing as little as possible. The only thing I would say is be ready for a weird ride. The first 1/3 of the book you are gonna be confused and like "wtf am I reading" but STICK WITH IT!!! It's so hard to even describe this book without giving too much away. I want to read everything anyone has ever written about this book to delve further into analysis of it. I personally am going to be thinking about it for a long time to come.
One of the most unique books I've read also. There's not a strong 'plot' per say, besides the mystery of the world, but trying to piece together what is even going on was enough for me. The ending brought tears to my eyes.
I also find it a good sign when I finish a book and immediately think "I can't wait to reread this"!
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship
Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and Murder
lilybarna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence
naomi_k's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Kidnapping
Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Vomit, and Murder
tiffisabooknerd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence
katlouisee's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Excrement, Kidnapping, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
traciereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Gun violence
dazzy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship
kbidwell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
flamesocks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
spookylettuce's review against another edition
5.0
I found Piranesi’s voice compelling and exploring the setting through his eyes effective for both the plot and characterization.
The unreality of the setting combined with the recognizable deepens the mystery. It compelled me to continue reading to try and unravel what was going on and explore even more of the setting through Piranesi’s eyes.
If you like mystery, environmental storytelling, and interesting/slightly fantastical settings this book may interest you.
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Mental illness, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death and Murder