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allyboguhn's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anatomae's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
romcomapologist's review against another edition
i might return to this some time in the future, but i'm not currently in the mood for prestige prose!
ashmattner_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-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
4.0
sarahmhall's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.25
ginamc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
autumpearl's review against another edition
4.25
This book is propped up by its writing. The prose is beautiful and lush, almost physical to read. The descriptions of beauty and decay coat your tongue, sink into your skin. This story was summarized as a woman rediscovering pleasure, and the reader is swept into her journey with ease.
The plot is challenging. Wealth, greed, race, food, science, sex and so much more are woven into the text. I liked the story even when it made me balk, but it drags slightly and I didn't find the ending satisfying.
I think there was more to absorb from this quick read, and I look forward to giving it another shot in the future. For now, I recommend this book to anyone who loves beautiful writing and rich people behaving badly.
The plot is challenging. Wealth, greed, race, food, science, sex and so much more are woven into the text. I liked the story even when it made me balk, but it drags slightly and I didn't find the ending satisfying.
I think there was more to absorb from this quick read, and I look forward to giving it another shot in the future. For now, I recommend this book to anyone who loves beautiful writing and rich people behaving badly.