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This really wasn't for me. I understand the gender dynamics are setting accurate, but the nonstop degradation of women was still tiring. I also found the internal monologues to be convoluted and unnatural, although this may be the translation. The first 3/4 of this book is extremely slow with the only events being a couple of arranged marriages taking place. It picks up after the occupation kicks in, but at that point I was pretty checked out.

tlockett's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mastersal's review against another edition

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5.0

This is one of the most frustrating, real and heart breaking books ever written. Not an easy novel at all but worth it. I’ve been meaning to go back and re-read the trilogy now that I have some perspective but it genuinely frightens me. Girding my loins (and trying to remember which idiot took the book off my shelf and didn’t return it) for now!

raa_n's review against another edition

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inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dijflickinger's review against another edition

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reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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