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nitindangwal's review against another edition
5.0
Got to know about this book from a list of recommended readings by E Hemingway. It is a short story. Simple and elegantly written, and with a brilliant ending.
The writing touches upon themes of fate, consequences of human action, and justice. The writing style is sparse, and in that is what shines the most.
The writing touches upon themes of fate, consequences of human action, and justice. The writing style is sparse, and in that is what shines the most.
castranosis's review
2.0
Read this for my American Realism and Naturalism class. Left me a bit confused as to what happened.
readolddeadguys's review
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
fearandtrembling's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure how or why this works, but it does. Gets under your skin, and despite being a short story/novella, stays there.
laurenhawker's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jpmedina's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25