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maddenedbythestars's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
francisicus_rex's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written book that is cleverly paced considering a good 2/3rds of the book is one character speaking. However, it feels natural, and the ruminations are well worth the time it takes to get through it. The back cover mentions it working as a novel of suspense, and I agree. The way certain details come out and round out the story was masterfully done. Would definitely recommend to others.
dirknbr's review against another edition
4.0
An intelligent book about friendship and betrayal, with a lot of psychological insight.
lisagrayston's review against another edition
3.0
Nice plot...but I must admit, the monologue was tediously and unnecessarily long. Didn't move me, just annoyed me.
pveeto's review against another edition
4.0
Romanzo estenuante, a volte forse anche prolisso, ma profondo e avvincente. Bello.
emmalottejoye's review against another edition
2.0
Een mooi geschreven maar lastige, eindeloze en langdradige stroom aan pijnlijke herinneringen in de vorm van een monoloog. Ik ben blij dat het voorbij is.
sisterphonetica's review against another edition
4.0
Intense, moving and very readable, I think this book has just got me back into reading mode after a long hiatus.
isabellas_book_row's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.5
aranui's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this book for the catchy title and a non revealing synopsisWhile reading, I started to realize this is not the type of book I would normally pick as I'm not into introspective/psychologic analysis...
And yet I liked the book.
The way we get to know what happened, the mistery/suspense leading the reader to wonder what could have happened even with big paragraphs and, basically, long monologues.
It is a travel/evolution trought the character feelings over the years towards specific events in his life and at the same time trying to understand the involved people feelings towards the same events.
And yet I liked the book.
The way we get to know what happened, the mistery/suspense leading the reader to wonder what could have happened even with big paragraphs and, basically, long monologues.
It is a travel/evolution trought the character feelings over the years towards specific events in his life and at the same time trying to understand the involved people feelings towards the same events.
mamely's review against another edition
5.0
Protagonista assoluta: la passione. In tutte le sue sfaccettature e in tutte le relazioni umane, nelle quali, in una forma o nell’altra, é sempre presente e determinante. Forza motrice che attira o separa le anime, che le sostiene o le sospinge verso il baratro; padrona esigente che richiede sacrifici senza dispensare lodi o mostrare riconoscenza.
A mio parere, intrigante e impietosa analisi dell’esser uomo, destinato a dibattersi tra la propria incapacità di accettare veramente se stesso e la necessità di soddisfare le proprie passioni.
Iniziato senza aspettative, letto tutto d’un fiato.
In questo momento della mia vita mi sembra un capolavoro , risuona in armonia con il mio presente. Una combinazione rara.
A mio parere, intrigante e impietosa analisi dell’esser uomo, destinato a dibattersi tra la propria incapacità di accettare veramente se stesso e la necessità di soddisfare le proprie passioni.
Iniziato senza aspettative, letto tutto d’un fiato.
In questo momento della mia vita mi sembra un capolavoro , risuona in armonia con il mio presente. Una combinazione rara.