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alan_asc's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Oh, this was lovely. Tender, while sad…
Doubtlessly my sort of book.
Doubtlessly my sort of book.
rohaan12's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? No
5.0
mariadesp's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
abimillsy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A beautiful and muted book about the political unrest in communist Poland in the 1970s. The underlying love story is both heartwarming and heart breaking, as both characters battle between their senses of duty between getting by and doing the right thing.
Whilst the book covers heavy and serious topics, it is told quietly in a very delicate prose. I found myself holding onto hope regardless of the fact that we know the ending before its even begun.
Whilst the book covers heavy and serious topics, it is told quietly in a very delicate prose. I found myself holding onto hope regardless of the fact that we know the ending before its even begun.
ellazahra's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
this book meant so much more to me than I expected it to. the questions of complying with a system vs running away and feelings of helplessness hit close to home, and I saw myself in both Ludwik and Janusz. The author’s writing was beyond captivating and beautifully descriptive and it was just a perfect read. 🩵
banaanniina's review against another edition
Ehkä vielä joskus. Jotenkin tahmea ja liikaa kuvailua mun makuuni
moietmoi's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75