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Feb 15, 2021
Marie (UK)
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I received an ARC of this book via netgalley. I generally like this magical realism genre but this one really did nothing for me.
Less than 200 pages long much of it is the repetition of the rules for time travelling and the means for doing so. I wanted more from the actual movement across time in the narrative
Less than 200 pages long much of it is the repetition of the rules for time travelling and the means for doing so. I wanted more from the actual movement across time in the narrative
All a bit convoluted & confusing. I probably should have read the first book before this, & I would have but this is what the library gave me when I reserved #1, they seem to have mixed up their catalogue. Maybe I would have been more interested in the characters if I'd known them for longer but they all left me cold except for Kurata who travelled to the future to ensure Asami's happiness.
The emphasis on happiness is irritating me a bit too: contentment, fulfilment & joy may be worth striving f ...more
The emphasis on happiness is irritating me a bit too: contentment, fulfilment & joy may be worth striving f ...more
I love these stories. Flawless ❤️
Sep 28, 2021
Deedee
marked it as to-read
Oct 02, 2021
Brenda H
marked it as to-read
Jul 25, 2023
Kristina Simon
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it was amazing
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