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In the Distance by Hernán Díaz

hilbertscurve's review against another edition

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4.0

Love a guy who goes on a journey and encounters stuff

danielledtetreau's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Story of a Swedish immigrant to America during the 1800’s who survives despite harrowing odds, captivity, misunderstanding, loneliness, and loss. The ending felt rushed after all he went through, but a fantastic book! Recommend! 

kmbachus's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

alienstory's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

hollyng22's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

ekshearing's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective sad 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

4.5

memphisholli's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

milkamilkaa's review

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slow-paced

4.0

louislittman's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

msilkwolfe's review against another edition

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4.0

Never read a book quite like this one. It was captivating, and it’s clear Diaz is an incredibly talented writer. At times the descriptions went on a little too long for my taste, but it’s definitely a unique, engrossing read that I’m glad I picked up. I have a feeling I’m gonna keep thinking about this one.