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etakloknok's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
saucee's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurenasuzano's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
definitely a memorable collection. unfortunately a victim of timing, i read this at a bad time nestled between 5 star reads in the midst of an intense reading slump. i think the stories will stick, but i trudged too hard through to fully understand my feelings.
seunghyunjee's review against another edition
5.0
Buku yang super duper seru untuk dibaca. Terinspirasi dari legenda dan dongeng Jepang, Where The Wild Ladies Are membawa pembaca ke sebuah tempat yang dihuni oleh para perempuan liar dan korelasinya dengan kehidupan para perempuan sepanjang jaman. Kisah-kisah yang disajikan di buku ini benar-benar merefleksikan apa yang dialami para perempuan dalam kehidupan mereka. Ada yang dituntut karena penampilan, ada yang harus 'biasa saja' karena sosoknya adalah perempuan, ada yang harus menanggung 'gunjingan' atas apa yg mereka pilih, dan hal-hal lainnya. Penulis juga menceritakan tiap-tiap cerita dari berbagai sudut pandang, seperti misalnya Penulis menggunakan sudut pandang orang kedua -Anda, untuk mengisahkan tentang kecemburuan.
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Aku beneran takjub dengan cara penulis menyajikan kisah demi kisah di Where The Wild Ladies Are. Tiba-tiba wondering, "Eh, lha tadi, yang tokoh itu, ternyata dia ini. Astaga, kok bisa..." Meskipun buku ini terdiri dari 17 cerita pendek, tetapi ajaibnya, Penulis bisa membuat "jembatan" yang amat rapi dari beberapa cerita di buku ini.
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Kalau ditanya, kisah apakah yang paling menarik dan membekas, maka jawabannya adalah kisah tentang pasangan suami istri yang saling mengenali dan hanya mengamati kehidupan setelah mereka mati. Entah mengapa, menurutku, cerita ini cerita paling "netral" yang ku baca di buku ini. Nggak cuma menceritakan dari sudut pandang si istri, tetapi Penulis juga mengisahkan dari sudut pandang si suami.
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Aku beneran takjub dengan cara penulis menyajikan kisah demi kisah di Where The Wild Ladies Are. Tiba-tiba wondering, "Eh, lha tadi, yang tokoh itu, ternyata dia ini. Astaga, kok bisa..." Meskipun buku ini terdiri dari 17 cerita pendek, tetapi ajaibnya, Penulis bisa membuat "jembatan" yang amat rapi dari beberapa cerita di buku ini.
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Kalau ditanya, kisah apakah yang paling menarik dan membekas, maka jawabannya adalah kisah tentang pasangan suami istri yang saling mengenali dan hanya mengamati kehidupan setelah mereka mati. Entah mengapa, menurutku, cerita ini cerita paling "netral" yang ku baca di buku ini. Nggak cuma menceritakan dari sudut pandang si istri, tetapi Penulis juga mengisahkan dari sudut pandang si suami.
mitskacir's review against another edition
4.0
This is an interesting collection of feel-good ghost stories, largely centering around women gaining self confidence or helping others to. Just the right mix of bizarre, whimsical, and relatable.
I think I would have enjoyed this collection of loosely related short stories better if I read it rather than listened to it, as the audiobook narrator had a bit of a stilted way of reading (so that's why I'm rounding up on my review here). Also, I didn't realize until I got to the very end that there are explanations about each fairytale or play that the stories are based on - I would have liked to read them together, since I couldn't remember the details from every story by the time I got to the end.
I think I would have enjoyed this collection of loosely related short stories better if I read it rather than listened to it, as the audiobook narrator had a bit of a stilted way of reading (so that's why I'm rounding up on my review here). Also, I didn't realize until I got to the very end that there are explanations about each fairytale or play that the stories are based on - I would have liked to read them together, since I couldn't remember the details from every story by the time I got to the end.
sanrodsara's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mssarahmorgan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
5.0
lizzienorthcutt's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
spevensie's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5