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ellenskone's review against another edition
As many other reviewers I'm not really sure what I just read. This feels like a book that wants you to think deeply and make your own assumptions and connections about the plot through metaphors. I need to sit with this one for a while. Maybe even reread it. But for the time being I don't think I can give it a rating. If you like this one I recommend reading Strega by Johanne Lykke Holm. They both have lyrical writing, vague plot, not really sure what's going on from moment to moment but enjoyed the dark vibes. I do think I liked Strega more than this one.
isaacjohn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
zydecoreads's review against another edition
5.0
I really thoroughly enjoyed the eerie, strange nature of this novella. I love stories with no names and thus sense of something beyond description trying to be put into words. I could probably write essays on a single line of this novel.
elxla's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
beautifully written book but i think im too stupid for the mystery
interlibraryloan's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
whoa…this was really hazy. it really did feel like treading through a forest of ideas and themes. tangled at the roots, the connections weren’t immediately apparent, which i appreciate. i love a book that’s an exercise. really lovely translation
joonity's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5