booksandcoffeewithlexi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit and Cancer
librarianmillie's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I really wanted to love this book more. Tampa blew my mind. Alissa Nutting is one of the most interesting female authors working today, but somehow this book didn't feel as complete as her previous works. This book has sex dolls, a megalomaniac tech billionaire, and a guy that wants to fuck dolphins- this should be a home run.
The first third is amazing, but wanes over time. The deeper satirical elements about modern love and technology just never coalesce. Definitely an interesting and speedy read, but not my favorite.
The first third is amazing, but wanes over time. The deeper satirical elements about modern love and technology just never coalesce. Definitely an interesting and speedy read, but not my favorite.
cavernism's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was one of the weirdest books I've ever read, in the best way. Things came together in unexpected ways, I ended up loving characters I thought it would feel impossible to love, and I already want to read it again. What a wild flipping ride.
francisfarmer's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dvdpcp's review against another edition
3.0
After reading Tampa this one didn't have a chance. It's so much more all over the place and meandering and unfocused in comparison. Maybe I would have liked it more without something to compare it to but Tampa is so perfect, this felt rushed and expansive in a bad way. The dialogue didn't feel real to the characters a lot, just points the author wanted to get out, and gave people these really long monologues that didn't make total sense in context. She really likes writing about taboo sexual urges/desires- obviously pedophilia and then in here the dolls and the dolphins. But this novel didn't feel like it had enough work making the absurd feel grounded and believable, some of it just felt off the wall for the sake of absurdity, which, god bless but for me it didn't feel cohesive or earned maybe. Seems like a better TV show than movie and maybe that was the hope? Felt like Chuck Palahniuk fan fic at points, in a sloppy way. Overall just less impressive than the first. Glad people liked it and she's doing well, love Teenage Euthanasia. An interesting listen.
kaileycool's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted to feel more with this, but it was very funny and well-written. A lil more depth with the characters would have been nice, but at the same time, I appreciated the amount that was left unsaid.
ladyheather10's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ae_olus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25