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e_l_bee's review against another edition
What a strange little book! A good novella to read on a rainy day.
wasabiapple's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
moominlove's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this. I've never really read short stories like this and I liked this one. It was creepy and unnerving but not because anything was outright creepy. All the creepiness came from kind of simple, harmless things/behaviors. it's interesting. I read it in one go, which I love. will definitely seek out more of this.
herreadingnook's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
35mmcrybaby's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
tinyhousebookworm's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
ferociablejbear's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
annetjeberg's review against another edition
4.0
So I was hesitant to start this, because of the lower ratings, but I found myself really enjoying this one. Yes, this book isn't really going anywhere, and it is a tad absurd, however NDiaye is doing a great job in creating a compelling atmosphere and I was hooked.
And I love myself a good, shorter book from time to time, and this book just really scores on that!
And I love myself a good, shorter book from time to time, and this book just really scores on that!