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arwen_at_the_library's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautiful prose, bittersweet story. Nearly dropped my rating in the middle because of an unexpected change of direction in the plot but eventually came to understand and enjoy what the author was doing. Would have also enjoyed it purely as a historical novel without the magical realism also but it was so fantastic it's staying a 5 star read. One of those one that makes you think 'i wish I could write like this'.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Child abuse and Miscarriage
folksong's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A beautiful book, I cried throughout the second half but loved every minute. The prose is transporting and the descriptions of the feelings that come with young queer love were perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Racism