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A review by craftyanty
To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
This is a beast of a book! It's HEAVY in more ways than one. I'm pretty sure a good deal of it went over my head, and I didn't love the organization of it. In fact, I almost DNFed it during the second quarter, but ultimately, I'm glad I didn't.
Once I began to see how the characters were connected, it began to make more sense. The different perspectives on society over time were imaginative and well thought out. It's actually a very thought-provoking look at society and government that could make for some great discussion. I often wanted to highlight huge sections but didn't want to stop listening to do it. The audio narration was well-executed.
Once I began to see how the characters were connected, it began to make more sense. The different perspectives on society over time were imaginative and well thought out. It's actually a very thought-provoking look at society and government that could make for some great discussion. I often wanted to highlight huge sections but didn't want to stop listening to do it. The audio narration was well-executed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Pandemic/Epidemic