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The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

sophiaef's review against another edition

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4.0

Beautiful story telling though it took me a while to be comfortable in the setting and all the characters. Quite a sad ending, in the end the characters are never fully able to understand one another fully, despite their deep love.

karlosius's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

itsyourpaldave's review against another edition

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challenging 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? Yes

3.0

happysoxdonkey's review against another edition

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3.0

Didn't love this, I found the prose to be too whimsical.

deannasmith's review against another edition

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1.0

I'm still not sure why everyone is so impressed with this book. I found the writing jagged and the lack of quotation marks frustrating. I had to force myself to finish this book just so I could cross it off my list.

bethoehler's review against another edition

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I remember the movie being compelling but this book lost me. Didn’t finish.

jennywt's review against another edition

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5.0

Beautiful and engaging characters populate this sensory-laden novel. I almost gave up on it after the first quarter owing to some unbelievable and irritating dialogue, but stuck through and am glad I did. IMO Kip is the deepest and most interesting character. This novel left me contemplative, and yes, a bit weepy.

ivygraves's review against another edition

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5.0

Oh. RTC

shopgirl75's review against another edition

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2.0

huh?

raus's review against another edition

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The audiobook narrator is not enjoyable at all.