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The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss
5 reviews
annick's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
If it weren’t for the wider kingkiller links and a couple of beautifully written sentences, I didn’t really enjoy this. It’s fine. But not one I’m likely recommend to read or reread.
Dislikes:
- rothfuss still struggles with writing female characters outside of the male gaze. It’s less ick than previous publications. But it feels like he sees male characters as default characters with agency and nuance.
- the artwork of human famous was a bit over wrought.
Likes
- subtle references to what happened off page. Eg Nettie and Jessom.
- weaving in the day
- tantalising mystery of the embrils.
- a couple of beautifully written sentences. Which I can’t find or share easily because I read the hardback
Dislikes:
- rothfuss still struggles with writing female characters outside of the male gaze. It’s less ick than previous publications. But it feels like he sees male characters as default characters with agency and nuance.
- the artwork of human famous was a bit over wrought.
Likes
- subtle references to what happened off page. Eg Nettie and Jessom.
- weaving in the day
- tantalising mystery of the embrils.
- a couple of beautifully written sentences. Which I can’t find or share easily because I read the hardback
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
kiwij96's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
As stated in the Author's Note for this book, Bast is the good wolf. This book was essentially a day in the life of Bast. There were no conflicts or things to overcome. Just Bast trading secrets and favours with the townspeople's children - and even helping one to escape a bad domestic situation. It was a nice easy read with excellent illustrations provided by Nate Taylor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
saltycoffee's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Injury/Injury detail
aileron's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Violence, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Animal death, and Child abuse
theheartisawaffle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Like anything written by Rothfuss, this book is beautiful. Despite the themes I've added to the content warnings, it's mostly a charming and clever book, filled with mysteries and (some) answers.
Bonus points for being explicitly trans supportive, twice, and for making Bast's obviously fluid sexuality canon. The best thing about it is the language/prose, though. This little book was everything I wanted and more.
Bonus points for being explicitly trans supportive, twice, and for making Bast's obviously fluid sexuality canon. The best thing about it is the language/prose, though. This little book was everything I wanted and more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Child abuse
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Blood, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Violence
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