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amandanomaly's review against another edition
5.0
Exquisitely beautiful. A masterpiece I feel honored to have had the opportunity to read. It touches the soul. It's the most beautiful book I've ever read.
sarahdelaemery's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
inesgp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
daumari's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely co-adaptation, though now I feel like I need to rewatch the film. The novel is a little too neat in connecting side characters' crossed paths, but it takes us along Strickland's journey to the heart of his darkness in the Amazon seeking Deus Branquia.
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Didn't like it, didn't dislike it. Too much gore for me personally.
peggy_racham's review against another edition
5.0
"we welcome you /// come with us"
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Racism, War, Addiction, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Alcohol, Gun violence, Death, Misogyny, Murder, Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Blood, and Child abuse
alliekcav's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kellyisntcool's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
5.0
Two artists took the same story and created it independent of each other - one via film and the other via novel. I wanted to read it first.
I didn't really know much about this book going in - just what the front cover said and that the film version had received many accolades. The book should too. It dives into the lives of primarily five different individuals all brought together by this discovery and capture of a creature, but the depth of story telling extends so much beyond that. Even the worst characters had some redeeming qualities, for a while, and I found myself trying to sneak in more time to read until I just blocked out enough to finish. It is a lovely story with heart-felt compelling writing. I'm a little hesitant to watch the movie because this version is crafted so beautifully, but curiosity will probably get the best of me.
I didn't really know much about this book going in - just what the front cover said and that the film version had received many accolades. The book should too. It dives into the lives of primarily five different individuals all brought together by this discovery and capture of a creature, but the depth of story telling extends so much beyond that. Even the worst characters had some redeeming qualities, for a while, and I found myself trying to sneak in more time to read until I just blocked out enough to finish. It is a lovely story with heart-felt compelling writing. I'm a little hesitant to watch the movie because this version is crafted so beautifully, but curiosity will probably get the best of me.