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ers's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
brisingr's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful and wonderful. I can't explain how much I can adore Jeanette Winterson and the magical power of words she somehow sprinkles all over her works. I'm in love.
bee_phe's review against another edition
4.0
really uniquely written, all very vibrant characters, dark and eerie at times. fast-paced and wonderful!
baa_baa77's review against another edition
3.0
I love a Winter’s Tale & I love Winterson. I just didn’t love this book, mainly because of Leo. Leontes in WT didn’t strike me as universally unlivable from youth through the jealous horrors he inflicted on his family, friends & kingdom. But here he is, and others devotion to him rings false. I loved the 2nd half where the focus goes to Perdita & Zel.
breadandmushrooms's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
motherofladybirds's review against another edition
4.0
I did not realise this was a retelling of a Winter's Tale, but I was not familiar with that play anyway. I enjoyed it for its own sake. The characters of Perdita, Clo and their father as well as Pauline were especially enjoyable. I got a bit lost with the video game parts, but maybe that related to the imagery of the play. Really enjoyed the pace and the writing style.
ha_twig's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.25
jesslolsen's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it and didn’t want it to end!
I hadn’t previously read the original so the into was a good crash course
I hadn’t previously read the original so the into was a good crash course
amypotter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0