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the_quickening_tree's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Ali Smith is a master wordsmith, this book is so cleverly written, such a unique writing style, really fantastic. Be warned though there are some heavy topics throughout the book, but the author tackles them really well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Pedophilia, Rape, and Alcohol
partypoet's review against another edition
prose was excellent but i should’ve taken a closer look at the content warnings before i read! a bit too much for me but i think this could be an excellent read for a lot of people
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault
kirstyjmacleod's review against another edition
challenging
4.0
A five-act narrative, bringing together a diverse cast of characters touched in some way by a bizarre freak accident at a hotel. Grief, loneliness, despair - but suffused throughout with Ali Smith's trademark dry humour. Because it's Ali Smith, also expect some wild syntax and unforgivingly beautiful prose.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Death
megrose97's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death
beth00's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Death
ambero's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Not my fave Ali smith
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship