jess_lovesreading's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
gloomyboygirl's review against another edition
3.0
I really don't know about this one tbh, I really enjoyed the first half, really disliked the first plot twist, then I liked where it was going after and then I hated the final plot twist. I wanted more men ain't shit and looks at the system then I got and I'm surprised that it's praised for its representation of mental health when it's a VERY stereotypical form of representation. The first half I would have agreed looks at mental health really well, but the second half felt like pharma propaganda and some absolute nonsense representation of more stigmatized illnesses. Also, Jas gave very token BFF. But at the same time, it kept me hooked and I really liked the writing style. I could see it as a movie in my head-- Rooney Mara would kill it as Kate. So, mixed bag. I did like the way it handles misogyny and its impact on your psyche.
ninahulme's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
aporias's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Magpie by Elizabeth Day reads like two novels zipped carefully into a larger one. The middle could have done with a bit more trimming, but overall, it works very well.
I think it reads best if you don’t know anything about it.
Just, if it pregnancy creeps you out, maybe this is not for you.
I think it reads best if you don’t know anything about it.
Just, if it pregnancy creeps you out, maybe this is not for you.
jmalofey's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
msdandan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
ayeesharbrts's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
amythompson27's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
thesingingbook's review against another edition
3.0
So…honestly, this book was so gripping the majority of the time. I was super intrigued and was compelled to keep reading. Thought it was going to be an easy 4/5 stars. The writing is great and it keeps you guessing, I was like oooooh what on earth is going on here?
Then…the ending. What was that?? So anti-climactic. It just felt like it went nowhere. I mean on the one hand it’s pretty clever because it was so unexpected. But, just did not feel satisfying for me.
Then…the ending. What was that?? So anti-climactic. It just felt like it went nowhere. I mean on the one hand it’s pretty clever because it was so unexpected. But, just did not feel satisfying for me.