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Well, that wasn't what I was expecting...
This book was equal parts lyrical and tedious. The writing was sometimes grating, but at other times, it was almost eloquent. There were really insightful little pieces, but finding those pieces were rough at times. I did really enjoy this line though:
"If you want to live where people are not afraid of mice, you must give up living in palaces."
There was also the underlying theme of racism that I wished was pushed further. Gat, an Indian boy, is the love ...more
This book was equal parts lyrical and tedious. The writing was sometimes grating, but at other times, it was almost eloquent. There were really insightful little pieces, but finding those pieces were rough at times. I did really enjoy this line though:
"If you want to live where people are not afraid of mice, you must give up living in palaces."
There was also the underlying theme of racism that I wished was pushed further. Gat, an Indian boy, is the love ...more
Whaaaaat. I love a good twist!
The Liars Never Lied!!! And We were
the characters lack development. I like books with richly drawn characters but all of these characters were very superficial and lacked depth. None of the characters were likeable, which is fine, but I found them to be rather stupid as well. I just couldn't care about any of them.
Also, I did not find the "surprise" to be all that surprising, it was pretty easy to figure out and not original. ...more
the characters lack development. I like books with richly drawn characters but all of these characters were very superficial and lacked depth. None of the characters were likeable, which is fine, but I found them to be rather stupid as well. I just couldn't care about any of them.
Also, I did not find the "surprise" to be all that surprising, it was pretty easy to figure out and not original. ...more
The plot twist didn't really make the pretentious writing worth it for me. There were some lovely descriptions, but the characters and plot weren't really my thing.
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This book definitely shocked me!
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