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feyrereads's review
5.0
The prose in this book ... magical, evocative, flows so beautifully across the page. Hoffman at her best breathing life and magic into everything and everyone.
1221cass's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
4.0
disconightwing's review against another edition
5.0
When I started this book, I didn't think I'd like it. By the time I finished it, I was in tears. It is beautifully, simply written.
msseviereads's review
5.0
I love Alice Hoffman. I remember reading Turtle Moon in college and was instantly in love. I've read all her books and continue to be amazed by her lyrical writing.
I really enjoyed this short book and felt it was a parable of 911 -- maybe that isn't what she intended, but it must have been what I needed it to be.
I really enjoyed this short book and felt it was a parable of 911 -- maybe that isn't what she intended, but it must have been what I needed it to be.
joseich37's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
brynebo's review
3.0
Depressing premise, but well written and not an overall downer. I was thrown off by the split story at first but actually really enjoyed the format in the end. I also liked the suggestion of magic without actually calling it such.