Reviews

The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes

acudocchris's review against another edition

Just what I needed.

emilypaull's review against another edition

4.0

The narrator device is a little on the nose but the story grew on me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

miriiam16's review against another edition

2.0

Quería leer algún libro de Marian Keyes porque se considera una de las creadoras y reinas del género “Chick-lit”, pero creo que han dejado de interesarme este tipo de lecturas poco a poco. Es decir, para cuando no tienes tiempo, estás cansado y quieres distraerte puede ser decente, pero no es un libro con una gran trama.

Elegí esta historia porque pensé que sería entretenida y la posibilidad de que no me gustara era mínima al haber como unos 9 personajes distintos que narran su vida. Sin embargo, sentía que se repetían demasiado las mismas situaciones, y algunos personajes eran muy estereotipados.
La idea del narrador es lo más original, pero se me hizo muy lento hasta más allá de la mitad. Estuvo demasiado tiempo describiendo cosas sin importancia, y al final se cierra todo precipitadamente. Además, cuando intenta hacer una crítica social, lo narra sin profundizar.

No obstante, intentaré de nuevo leer algo más de esta autora en un futuro para tener una opinión más sólida acerca de su estilo, ya que este no es de sus libros más famosos.

Ah, y la “estrella más brillante” es Sirius (Sirio), no Venus. Venus es un planeta. Aunque brille. No es una estrella.

floralpisces's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

missmatilda's review against another edition

2.0

One of the worst endings ever. Ive read all her other books and liked them. I don't hate many things but I can say I hated the ending.

jgtruesdell's review against another edition

3.0

I couldn't decide how I felt about this book so I only gave it three stars. It was well written and the characters were well developed but I really couldn't say that I liked any of them. There wasn't an overall plot, unless you count everyone having mad sex with everyone else.

_isabellefrances's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mellymoo79's review against another edition

3.0

Really not her best book and very unlike her style of writing. I kind of liked the idea behind the book but something about just didn't do it for me and was left feeling disappointed.

sanaf24's review against another edition

3.0

The brightest star in the sky is pretty much okay. The story revolves round the loves and lives of the residents of 66 star street narrated by a very fun spirit. The characters are all very lovable and each of their parts are very well written and nicely interwoven. But I found the book not-so-gripping...it took me quite a while to finish the book and by the prologue I sensed a loss of patience. Its a bit dragging and despite that I was curious to see what happens to all the characters, but nothing out of the box,all kind of predictable. Nevertheless a good piece of work where serious issues are dealt entwined with love and humour.

allisondenae's review against another edition

4.0

Loved this book! Very smart and original. Keeps you guessing til the last page. If you are confused, don't worry, it will make sense at the end.