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implicit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
jobustitch's review against another edition
4.0
The story was amazing and the writing was excellent. It got a little preachy at times (I'm pretty sure we know exactly what the author believes on issues of global warming), but all in all, this was a great read. Well worth the pages or hours of listening.
It now makes me want to re-read Slade House. This world of soul stealing bastards that Mitchell has created is really fascinating.
It now makes me want to re-read Slade House. This world of soul stealing bastards that Mitchell has created is really fascinating.
angelastaples's review against another edition
5.0
I would really recommend this book with its interweaving narratives and characters whose lives are connected by a hidden war. Mitchell's writing style is enchanting as he advances the narrative by delving into the thoughts of his characters. My full review here.
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
3.0
Much like Cloud Atlas this book was more of a collection of interweaved novellas. Six parts. Two of the middle pieces I found phenomenally engrossing but unfortunately they petered out without a solid resolution. Two other parts I found average. And the beginning and ending novella portions I thought were subpar. I wasn’t a huge fan of this technique in Cloud Atlas and while I found this book a little better overall; I’m a much bigger fan of his more traditional novels.
finestgreen's review against another edition
2.0
One moderately interesting novella, crudely nailed to a bunch of others ranging from mediocre to irritating.
stereofeed's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
logogryph's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
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? Yes
Appreciate and love the diverse perspectives and polyphony of characters, even though the majority were jaded, sexually-frustrated middle-aged men. Creative concept and cool placement of narrators on the periphery. The story goes on forever; this is just a few snapshots.
aya1081's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chelly_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Violence, War, Cancer, Child death, Grief, and Terminal illness