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Livia Terra
Nov 27, 2017 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
I'm broken into a million pieces. I've completely torn apart. Something in this book has hooked deep into my soul and I can no longer say that I'm the same person I was before this reading. The poignant story of a family and its ghosts describe a magical world where twins believe they are one, and their unconditional love for their mother and for each other can't stop the Terror, waiting for them. A warm and sticky sadness covers every aspect of the story, even the happy moments, like the dust o ...more
Hazel
Mostly, I didn't enjoy reading this book. Something about the cuteness and self-consciousness of the writing didn't agree with me. But yes, I agree, we should seize the small joys in life, (and there were a few to be had by reading this book). Also, being transported to Kerala, India, and taught its history was worthwhile. ...more
Susanna
Jun 10, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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Leena
Jun 11, 2014 rated it it was ok
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Oct 09, 2014 rated it liked it
Ashwini
Feb 06, 2015 rated it really liked it
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Sep 25, 2015 rated it really liked it
Muhammad
Nov 06, 2015 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Jan 04, 2016 rated it liked it
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Oct 05, 2016 marked it as to-read
Venkatesh G
Mar 18, 2017 rated it really liked it
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Nov 17, 2017 rated it really liked it
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Mar 18, 2018 rated it really liked it
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Nov 10, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Jan 27, 2019 marked it as to-read
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Sarah
Mar 13, 2021 marked it as other
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Ronnie
Jun 25, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Ida
Jul 25, 2021 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Faith Ling
Feb 07, 2023 marked it as to-read
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