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stellarstar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
2.5
Cryptic to the extreme, meandering, poorly structured, stereotyping the french as rude, sex driven and quite mad. But a creative idea nevertheless.
eschwake's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
blo333's review against another edition
2.0
I found this book long-winded, boring, and at times difficult to follow.
kamikatarian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
frostyred's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The main character was kinda dull? And I found it a little absurd how she managed to wiggle her way out of EVERYTHING. The tenor was also boring because of how present he was and how boring a villain he made. Also *SPOILER* his murder was easy enough to have been done way earlier but also ridiculous in its execution? I thought Lilliet was kinda weak for a character that seemed to be written as strong too.
fantasynovel's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so close to being 5 stars, but the pacing towards the end was horrible. It went like this:
Lilliet: And then I knew that I was saved
Lilliet: Nope, that same god was still tricking me
Lilliet: Saved, again!
Lilliet: That was actually an omen of destruction
Lilliet: I'm happy, it all worked, out this is the end
Lilliet: Nope, then life took a turn for the worse
There was also the ridiculous insta-love, which could have been solved with at least a few conversations in between the first time they make eye contact and then them having sex. They exchanged literally no words between those two scenes. And they're madly in love.
The good parts were how exciting Lilliet is, and how she manages to get herself out of everything. I love stories about women who do what they need to survive. And she was just so cool, and all parts about opera were really interesting.
Lilliet: And then I knew that I was saved
Lilliet: Nope, that same god was still tricking me
Lilliet: Saved, again!
Lilliet: That was actually an omen of destruction
Lilliet: I'm happy, it all worked, out this is the end
Lilliet: Nope, then life took a turn for the worse
There was also the ridiculous insta-love, which could have been solved with at least a few conversations in between the first time they make eye contact and then them having sex. They exchanged literally no words between those two scenes. And they're madly in love.
The good parts were how exciting Lilliet is, and how she manages to get herself out of everything. I love stories about women who do what they need to survive. And she was just so cool, and all parts about opera were really interesting.
ashmanzer's review against another edition
5.0
Alexander Chee writes so beautifully. This is a book I want to read again and mark up all my favorite lines.
johnchan's review against another edition
4.5
good books transport you to a different world. this one takes you to parisian opera houses where drama lurks around every corner. pretty words too!