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sareidle's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book felt like a chore to read and I probably would've put it down if it wasn't for book club. I found Max insufferable to be around, as his self-destructive and self-isolating habits continued to strain the few relationships in his life. I wasn't rooting for him to get better, rather the only part I looked forward to was his communication with Charles Foster Danworth, who was a compelling character with a good perspective on life. I wanted to like the novel, as I heard good things about 600 Hours of Edward and wanted to support a Montana author. Alas, this book was not written for me and my demographic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Medical content
Moderate: Cursing, Infertility, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
dan80's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
schmittdeanna17's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
4.25
condygurl's review
3.0
I found this book to be a very slow read. The mass amount of information about Max's job just caused the book to drag down. I learned more about pigging than I had ever planned on learning. Max's entire life revolves around his job.
Alicia is new to Pigging, and she is working under Max. First woman in the position as far as Max knows. She's a struggling single mom. And of course, Charles a traveler that Max meets on his flight home.
There were other characters of course, but those were the ones that are important to the story.
All in all, I didn't love this book. I really think it was Max's boring job and the pure amount of information regarding that job that really did that. It was a slow read for me it just didn't keep my attention.
Give it a shot though, because it was a book about self-discovery and I feel that is always an important lesson.
Alicia is new to Pigging, and she is working under Max. First woman in the position as far as Max knows. She's a struggling single mom. And of course, Charles a traveler that Max meets on his flight home.
There were other characters of course, but those were the ones that are important to the story.
All in all, I didn't love this book. I really think it was Max's boring job and the pure amount of information regarding that job that really did that. It was a slow read for me it just didn't keep my attention.
Give it a shot though, because it was a book about self-discovery and I feel that is always an important lesson.
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