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soleil_soleil's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Pretty interesting. I liked the historical aspects, esp. the touch of Romanian culture, words, and locations throughout. Great to have Romanian representation in a fiction book hehe :)
The start was a little slow but it eventually picked up, and continued to fluctuate. The characters' name change halfway through the novel was a bit strange but I get why. The verse writing of Levana / Laptitza's parts feels misplaced. The character's dont seem as authentic as they should be; the parents have huge roles in the first half, and are all but gone in the second.
A few odd choices, but interesting reading.
The start was a little slow but it eventually picked up, and continued to fluctuate. The characters' name change halfway through the novel was a bit strange but I get why. The verse writing of Levana / Laptitza's parts feels misplaced. The character's dont seem as authentic as they should be; the parents have huge roles in the first half, and are all but gone in the second.
A few odd choices, but interesting reading.
susiemarie1111's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Death
gabriellaj96's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The premise and overarching plot of the book is interesting and definitely draws one in. I had high hope as I began the book and the first half passed quickly. However, I found the plot to skew more fantastical and fragmented as it went on. Instead of seeming to flesh out or further develop characters and their relationships, events became confused and story lines were somehow both drawn out and finished with exceeding swiftness. I liked the experimental nature of the work, but found myself paradoxically both relieved and unsatisfied with the ending.
faithemt's review against another edition
5.0
There's not enough stars to rate this book a solid 10 or more!
BEST book read all year and I've completed 21 since January.
Excellent piece of literature.
Entire review is here : https://goldintheclouds-faith.blogspot.com/2021/07/2021-book-review-21-light-of-midnight.html
but it doesn't do the book justice. You MUST experience this story!!
BEST book read all year and I've completed 21 since January.
Excellent piece of literature.
Entire review is here : https://goldintheclouds-faith.blogspot.com/2021/07/2021-book-review-21-light-of-midnight.html
but it doesn't do the book justice. You MUST experience this story!!
wnderwuman's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
kariniwonderland's review against another edition
3.0
A haunting tale about three sisters in the 14th century. Because of the fragmented story structure it took me a while to really get into it. But it was compelling enough to keep reading. I really enjoyed the mix of fairy tales, fantasy, Jewish folklore and historical fiction.
I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.
I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.
lavenderhimbo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I wanted to love this book, and I adored the prose and style as well as some of the characters. However, I felt like the magic/fantasy/politics were under explored for how cool they could have been. I was also uncomfortable with some of the themes around marriage and pregnancy. The queer relationship/character are also barely explored and do not feel very genuine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Antisemitism, Lesbophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Vomit, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, and Sexual assault
bex_is_perplexed's review against another edition
5.0
Just wow. Loved it. As a Jewish woman, it was so refreshing to read a book that celebrates Jewishness so completely and magically. This is the representation in fantasy books that I've been searching for basically my whole life. I've read Rena's last book and it was also amazing but this one has really upped the game. I can't wait for what else she has in store!
jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this on audio, narrated by Ana Clements, and it just never grabbed my attention. I don't have any major complaints or praise for either the story or the narrator, I just found it easy to tune the whole thing out--and did.
The story rotates between three different narrators--the sisters, Hannah, Sarah, and Levana. As I dipped in and out of the audiobook, I had trouble remembering who was narrating each section. I don't always like multiple narrators but I think that might have worked well for this book.
There's a system of magic at play here but I wanted more of it. It's discussed a lot but not really used very often. Not that I noticed anyway.
I did enjoy hearing folk/fairy tales that I hadn't previously been exposed to.
I finished listening to this on Thursday and on Saturday I've already forgotten most of it. I can't give any specific reason for that. If you're interested, give it a try.
The story rotates between three different narrators--the sisters, Hannah, Sarah, and Levana. As I dipped in and out of the audiobook, I had trouble remembering who was narrating each section. I don't always like multiple narrators but I think that might have worked well for this book.
There's a system of magic at play here but I wanted more of it. It's discussed a lot but not really used very often. Not that I noticed anyway.
I did enjoy hearing folk/fairy tales that I hadn't previously been exposed to.
I finished listening to this on Thursday and on Saturday I've already forgotten most of it. I can't give any specific reason for that. If you're interested, give it a try.