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aradeia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
This was my favorite book in college. During my freshman year, I think I read it through two or three times. It's beautiful. It's a masterpiece. The genre is unusual for a modern audience (epistolary historical fiction), but there was never a dull moment for me. The book is a character study of a man who feels he's failed in every aspect of his life. One of the greatest works of modern classical reception, this is a book I'll return to again and again throughout my life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Genocide
dniespal's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I can appriciate the knowlege and hard work that the author put into writing this book and the sentiment that it brings with it, but the style of writing didn't sit well with me. Getting through the first hundred of pages was increadibly hard but it picks up a bit after that. Still due to the writing style I can't give it more than two stars even thogh the premis of this book was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical content, Suicide, Murder, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, Blood, Slavery, Terminal illness, War, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Genocide
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