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emilinliest's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
celestelipkes's review against another edition
4.0
The perfect book to read drifting in and out of a nap -- heavily symbolic, strange, and untidy. I particularly enjoyed the psychosomatic mother and enigmatic doctor. It has, somehow, been adapted into a movie, which I will obviously watch because I worship at the altar of Deborah Levy.
cotswoldmama's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this, would make a great film. In fact reminds me slightly of The Lost daughter directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. If you liked that film you'd like this book. Great characters and scenery.
megiaolf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-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
4.25
fleeting_reality's review against another edition
5.0
An intriguing book which was often disturbing, sad if not depressing in many ways, but a book I found I needed to finish quickly to see where it landed. I was reminded of the writing of Roberto Bolaño. Overall I found it an excellent book. Very skilful.
melissah94's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
georgiefay's review against another edition
4.0
The characters were a bit deep for me but I enjoyed it all the same! (Another book about mother/child relationship, seems to crop up all the time!)
ktbee123's review against another edition
4.0
Can I give this one a 4.3? It was deeply intriguing and artistic. I loved the setting and all the characters (actually I hated most of them, which I loved). The story was a bit surreal and mysterious in the descriptions of the day to day, so I was really expecting a bit more clarity or shock at the end. Ultimately I think the tone and style stayed true to itself throughout, which is fine by me.
sadaf_is_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
sad