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floatwiththesticks's review against another edition
4.0
Such a unique and vivid narration; tragedy and humour are tucked in every sentence. The history nerd in me especially loved all the flashbacks to the wars.
ajcorn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
brisingr's review against another edition
4.0
I want to rescue this lost woman from what's going to happen to her (time).
Really enjoyed this one, I think Atkinson is slowly but surely climbing the list of authors who cannot have a miss with my reading preferences. A saga of 4 generations of women, and what history (big and small) writes over their lives.
Really enjoyed this one, I think Atkinson is slowly but surely climbing the list of authors who cannot have a miss with my reading preferences. A saga of 4 generations of women, and what history (big and small) writes over their lives.
adepy's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
katiegilley's review against another edition
4.0
I loved it! I have yet to be disappointed by Atkinson. It was really interesting to see how choices and circumstances affect people (and their offspring) down the line.
kyra_c_c's review against another edition
4.0
Vivid, haunting and wryly funny. I see Atkinson's style has divided reviewers but I loved it. Extremely poignant but it was the humour that made it readable and sympathetic and not a melodrama. Can't wait to read more of her work.
beluna_royson's review against another edition
4.0
Took a little bit of time to get into, but when I did it was amazing!
chrizzo1's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ahtrip's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Good lord! What a slog! Outdated and slow. It had great potential and fell very, very short.
katie_killebrew's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Excellent!