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emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
There's a lot in this little novella to unpack. It's an interesting, very narrow perspective on two cultures, the protagonist's own and the one where she has come to be held as part of a peace treaty. It's an interesting exploration of pain and loss and the incompleteness and confusion that comes with it. It asks a question about who has the right to see the wounded soul of a community and the right to try to fix it. It's a little harsh and a lot beautiful.
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