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I‘ve waited too long to review this and am having a hard time remembering the plot—but honestly, it doesn‘t feel like it matters since plot is not the main point here! I thoroughly enjoyed this character-driven book. Both Greta and Valdin were likable and relatable, and I loved spending time with them and their sprawling, quirky family. My main criticism is that there were about four too many characters! At times it was a challenge keeping track⤵️

#12booksof2024 July favorite, very nearly 2024 favorite
@Andrew65

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I had two 5-star books in February and it was really a toss-up. I remember the tagged book more than the other one (tagged in the comments), so I‘m choosing this one for February. #12booksof2024 @Andrew65

Just started and already in to it.

Absolutely beautiful book for my first December #roll100 definitely not one for feeling festive but a really interesting and important tale of nazi Germany. Fantastic character development and really interesting plot.

The writing was snappy, witty and sharp, very Normal People vibes! I loved how the all the characters were a little flawed but so lovable!

Amazingly enough, my IRL bookclub has picked a Persephone book for our current read (after 27 years together). And no, it WASN‘T my pick. 😆

I was going to ask you, @Centique , if you‘d read this classic New Zealand coming-of-age novel but I see you are the only other person to post about it on here! I‘m really enjoying it.

I went in blind and that wasn‘t at all what I was expecting. But in a good way. So dark and ugly and lovely. But I really want Sally to be okay.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.25/5)

💛 Hauntingly beautiful, poetic writing
💛 Intriguing studies of isolation, identity, and alienation
💛 Some of the stories had a dystopian, “Twilight Zone“ kind of vibe that I dug
💛 Definitely one to come back to - additional readings will enhance the experience

From #mounttbr

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