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lchatham9's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sloatsj's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting diversion but I'm surprised it was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. It must have been the timeliness of the topic in 1987 with communism collapsing. Anyway, it was well written, the plot was solid, and the end gave it a boost, but it isn't a book I'd push on anyone. Still, I would consider reading something else by this author.
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