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reginas_books's review against another edition
4.0
I liked a lot of parts, but found it to be a bit cheesy.
mcmeiss's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
elliafabia's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alysses's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely enjoyed this book more than The Zahir and really liked the ending. Athena, the main character of the book, was definitely a complex character and I liked how her complexity was consistent. The only simplicity she had was that she just loved. She didn't give it a reason or any type of definition... she loved because she did and that was it.
Although the theme seemed to be about love in the end... I have to say that what really stood out and what became my favorite lines in the book were: "Anyone who believes they have failed will always fail. Anyone who has decided that they cannot behave any differently will be destroyed by routine. Anyone who has decided to block all changes will be transformed into dust. Cursed be those who do not dance and who prevent others from dancing!"
I definitely recommend this book.
Although the theme seemed to be about love in the end... I have to say that what really stood out and what became my favorite lines in the book were: "Anyone who believes they have failed will always fail. Anyone who has decided that they cannot behave any differently will be destroyed by routine. Anyone who has decided to block all changes will be transformed into dust. Cursed be those who do not dance and who prevent others from dancing!"
I definitely recommend this book.
leeskipje's review against another edition
1.0
I think this is a hate it or love it book.
And I'm one of the people who the book wasn't able to convince.
I decided to not go on and read it further, as it really couldn't catch my attention at all. Which is a pitty, I really loved manuscript found in Acra, and also enjoyed Veronika decides to die.. However, The devil and the girl and Alaph couldn't please me either. Although the devil and the girl was oke-ish..
I think it has something to do with only trying to give a message and forgetting that a book also needs to have some sort of plot...
I still have a few of his books, but I must say, I'm not sure if I will be able to finish them.. We will see. For now, this month: non of his books anymore.
And I'm one of the people who the book wasn't able to convince.
I decided to not go on and read it further, as it really couldn't catch my attention at all. Which is a pitty, I really loved manuscript found in Acra, and also enjoyed Veronika decides to die.. However, The devil and the girl and Alaph couldn't please me either. Although the devil and the girl was oke-ish..
I think it has something to do with only trying to give a message and forgetting that a book also needs to have some sort of plot...
I still have a few of his books, but I must say, I'm not sure if I will be able to finish them.. We will see. For now, this month: non of his books anymore.
jaclyn323's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 Different than I expected but it was interesting and, like The Alchemist, helped me view a few thing’s differently.
moejawish's review against another edition
5.0
God, love and the similar of things that we consider as nouns, aren't nouns at all, they are verbs.
Love simply is.
Love simply is.
sammy_stenger's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0