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The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier

fluffy1st's review against another edition

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

3.5

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_hauntingtales_'s review against another edition

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reflective

3.5

antoniafang's review

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funny reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

canadiantiquarian's review against another edition

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

4.25

A really interesting character study that explores manifestations of creativity and privilege in children ‘raised’ by a scarved dancer clearly inspired by Isadora Duncan. 

mschrock8's review

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4.0

By the author of my favorite book!

This edition had green printed chapter headers.

Pappy uses the word "directly" - like my dad.

A reference to Charing Cross Hospital.

"When I pack," said Pappy, "I pack for all eternity."

jennymills21's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-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

3.5

naddie_reads's review against another edition

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3.0

Having read several of her novels by now, this is not her best work, but it does contain all the recipes of her writings, so I still enjoyed the read, hard as it was to root for anyone other than Celia (justice for Celia & Caroline!)

cocomind's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

rexpostfacto's review against another edition

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4.0

This was so intriguing. Tbh I wish there had been more bc I am kinda obsessed with these champagne problem weirdos.
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amber_mccabe's review

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

4.0