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A review by liblibby
The Most Precious Substance on Earth by Shashi Bhat
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I don't honestly know how I feel about this book. From Part 1 and the cover design (I'm reading the American Version), I sort of thought I was in for a completely different book than this turned out to be.
In the end, it's the memories of a woman's... unexamined life? Which feels very real and true but also sad and disappointing at the same time. Though, it's true, sometimes people don't get everything wrapped up into a neat little bow by the end. That's okay.
In the end, it's the memories of a woman's... unexamined life? Which feels very real and true but also sad and disappointing at the same time. Though, it's true, sometimes people don't get everything wrapped up into a neat little bow by the end. That's okay.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual harassment