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ilovegibbons's review against another edition
4.0
Loved Barbara Comyn’s writing style so much can’t wait to read more of her work.
dylaskye's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kyasuka's review against another edition
4.5
The Juniper Tree by Barbara Comyns is a unsettling novel. At its heart is Bella Winter, a young single mother whose life has been shattered by a series of unfortunate events. Homeless, scarred by a car accident, and estranged from her indifferent family, Bella is left to navigate a bleak existence with little support. As she begins to rebuild her life, finding a job and creating a semblance of stability, the novel takes on a darker, more eerie tone, as Bella's grip on reality begins to slip.
mgespi's review against another edition
5.0
75/2021 Leed a Barbara Comyns. Ya está.
Tiene una capacidad para construir historias intemporales que me alucina, tardé más de la mitad del libro para ubicar cuándo se desarrolla la acción, porque lo que cuenta es una historia que podría pasar en cualquier momento.
Una madre soltera comienza una relación de amistad con un matrimonio sin hijos y sus vidas se van enredando más y más hasta el final, que para mí fue completamente sorprendente.
Los personajes secundarios son también muy importantes para la historia, la relación con su madre sobre todo, la relación con el exnovio…
Lo devoré.
Tiene una capacidad para construir historias intemporales que me alucina, tardé más de la mitad del libro para ubicar cuándo se desarrolla la acción, porque lo que cuenta es una historia que podría pasar en cualquier momento.
Una madre soltera comienza una relación de amistad con un matrimonio sin hijos y sus vidas se van enredando más y más hasta el final, que para mí fue completamente sorprendente.
Los personajes secundarios son también muy importantes para la historia, la relación con su madre sobre todo, la relación con el exnovio…
Lo devoré.
tboyd22's review against another edition
3.0
Very odd book, jarring end that is too neatly resolved.
kate327's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nectarinereadss's review against another edition
Essential reading for those interested in fairytales and retellings. However, I was rather put off by the narrative style and voice.
I don’t know if it’s something about London novels set in the 1960’s-80’s, because I also found another one I read a few weeks ago to be dull for the same reasons despite enjoying that particular author’s work in other settings. Maybe it’s something about me and the mood I am in. I’ll try to revisit this one later.
Honestly, I don’t even remember when I started this book.
I don’t know if it’s something about London novels set in the 1960’s-80’s, because I also found another one I read a few weeks ago to be dull for the same reasons despite enjoying that particular author’s work in other settings. Maybe it’s something about me and the mood I am in. I’ll try to revisit this one later.
Honestly, I don’t even remember when I started this book.
readingwitheden's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rosh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0