hollowfran's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Animal cruelty, and Mental illness
nathiddles_106's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Misogyny
Moderate: Murder, Cursing, and Mental illness
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
3.0
Muito assustador mergulhar na mente de um psicopata, personagem central deste livro. É de arrepiar. Ui.
sophiew23's review against another edition
3.0
I’m not really entirely sure what I just read.
This book is trying to be revolutionary. This is due to the political points it sporadically brings up, its non generic writing style and its choice of themes (particularly the theme that arises in the final few pages). But what this mix of attempting to subvert so many norms does is create a disjointed book that is hard to read and follow. The political points are slightly contrived and seem forced.
I enjoyed the shock of the ending, and the last 50 pages brought the rating up. But, although it is meant to be a modern masterpiece, I did not enjoy it as much I was expecting to.
This book is trying to be revolutionary. This is due to the political points it sporadically brings up, its non generic writing style and its choice of themes (particularly the theme that arises in the final few pages). But what this mix of attempting to subvert so many norms does is create a disjointed book that is hard to read and follow. The political points are slightly contrived and seem forced.
I enjoyed the shock of the ending, and the last 50 pages brought the rating up. But, although it is meant to be a modern masterpiece, I did not enjoy it as much I was expecting to.
ari__s's review against another edition
3.0
What a bizarre book. Really interesting, but quite strange.
mollyp0pslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing read which I used for my English Literature coursework for A-Level. I found it very tense and interesting to read, as the protagonist Frank definitely has a weird view on our society and world. The metaphors and allegories surrounding Frank make this a good read, and the disturbing and disgusting metaphors in particular cleverly expose the flaws within our society. Please read this book! :)
vermarktbar's review against another edition
3.0
Unsure about this one. A mix of American Psycho and The Catcher in the Rye.
ems_99's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
3.75
I really enjoy books that are dark and sinister and this book is definitely those things but it is almost too visceral for me, it was so well written but to be placed in the mind of a psychopath was quite heavy at times and he was so cruel with a twisted almost chaotic madness that it left me quite confused at some of the plot points. It also felt much longer to read than it actually was.
The end did allow me to feel sympathy for him though as he become a victim of sorts in someone else’s cruel game.
The end did allow me to feel sympathy for him though as he become a victim of sorts in someone else’s cruel game.
abagoflobsters's review against another edition
4.0
If you have the heart/stomach to get through this book, you'll have a lot to reflect on. Well-written in its psychotic madness but a real doozy to read due to its dark and complex themes.
belijahh's review against another edition
3.0
3/5☆
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