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sprocketthecat's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
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
5.0
eleana's review against another edition
I got this book as a gift, I didn't want to give up on reading it because there was nothing ~bad~ about it, but I just found myself not really caring about any of the characters. We'll blame it on the fact I can't relate to men and call it a day. Maybe one day I'll pick this back up and love it but it shall now live in my dnf instead of doormant on my currently reading
leonoor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
I loved this book! It felt like I was there with the main characters, deep in the forests amidst the animals. The characters really came to life and clearly had their own ideas, wishes and beliefs, which I always appreciate in a story. The ending was quite unexpected yet makes a lot of sense. It's been a couple of months since I read this book but I still think about it fondly.
truleejenann's review against another edition
4.0
The author often incorporates the perspective of animals in the jungle to connect to the main plot line. It's unexpected and beautiful. The story is simple but it pulls you in. It wasn't an amazing book, but it was pretty damn good.
bionicjulia's review
5.0
Really enjoyed this book, which was no surprise really, considering how much I loved the first Piet Barol book. It was entertaining, but also interesting for me, as someone who doesn't know a lot about South African's colonial and tribal past. Super interesting, educational, funny and easy to read - really recommend this book!
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