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jaaay_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This seemed like such a fun premise but it fell flat for me in execution. It was funny to see how the sheep were so smart but also due to being sheep, did not understand some human actions or words.
The mystery was muddled for me. We don't learn too much about the humans and I found it to be a confusing mess in that respect so it really dragged down the book for me.
The mystery was muddled for me. We don't learn too much about the humans and I found it to be a confusing mess in that respect so it really dragged down the book for me.
toebean5's review against another edition
4.0
Audio book. I found this delightful. I guess it's sort of a "gentle"/"cozy" read, which would normally make me sigh dramatically throughout, and the idea of sheep as main characters made me wince a bit; but it was actually really cute and sweet, with plenty of background, mystery and interesting characters. Probably would've been a quick read as a book.
sxndaze's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
She shook her head. "This isn't something sheep can understand," she said.
"No," said Fosco. "No, it really isn't anything sheep can understand.“
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Suicide, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence
aliced's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.5
gillianalice's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It took me longer to get into this book than it should have. I was overly concerned with trying to solve the mystery when I really needed to just go with the flow. Now that I know the end, I wouldn’t mind rereading this one day.
Despite all that, I managed to settle into the story eventually, and I really enjoyed it.
Despite all that, I managed to settle into the story eventually, and I really enjoyed it.
erika_is_reading's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Somehow she pulled this off. This mystery is told from the perspective of a flock of sheep. They are bright, and each has a distinctive personality, but they are still very very sheeplike. Some of the sheep are delightful (I admit to being drawn to Melmouth, but I always liked the mysterious rebels). Some are hilarious and lovable (Mopple the Whale). I was glad to learn how Miss Maple earned her name. Anyway, it works. Strangely enough. They never lose their essential sheepiness. And yet. It is a mystery. With a dead body. And all.
cinnajune's review against another edition
5.0
Este libro es maravilloso. Lo intenté leer dos veces hace años pero nunca conseguía avanzar simplemente porque no entendía que estaba pasando. Ahora le he dado una oportunidad y me ha encantado. Las ovejas se comportan ovejunamente y es mágico. El final ha sido igual un poco decepcionante pero no deja ningún cabo suelto y simplemente me ha decepcionado porque me esperaba un final súper dramático. Lo recomiendo %100, es muy entretenido y las ovejas son personajes encantadores.