Reviews

When the Doves Disappeared by Sofi Oksanen

amiespeak's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book. It weaves between World War II and 1965. It is beautifully written and although I guessed very soon, the mystery of the book, I couldn't put it down. I had to read to the end to see how all the characters came out in the end. I will be reading this one again, and looking for her other novel to read!

franklyfrank's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

vanessa1756's review against another edition

challenging dark informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

riinaerm's review against another edition

dark emotional informative tense

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

thebookdreamersalley's review against another edition

informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

renja's review against another edition

challenging informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

1.0

kate_pf's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

staticmemories's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

taylorthiel's review

3.0

I think if I was more of a historical fiction person this would have resonated with me more. It’s not that it’s bad, just that it’s not for me.

_rusalka's review against another edition

3.0

A good look at Estonia in it's WWII and postWWII era. While I don't agree with every characters' choice in this book, I can understand them. And again, as someone with very little understanding of this part of the world, and at this time, I appreciate the insight.

While not quite to the level of [b:Purge|12459606|Purge|Sofi Oksanen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1353583691l/12459606._SY75_.jpg|3426310], I found this a solid read.