Reviews tagging 'War'

Trust by Hernán Díaz

2 reviews

carojust's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative reflective 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

4.5

I love when authors play with readers, and give us room to find our own way. "Trust" is a game-like experience, serious in its content and fun in its unfolding. Hernan Diaz plants subtle details the entire way, in an intricate design that tests our own prejudices. With this level of creativity, and a historically loyal take on 1920s financial events and New York high society, I understand why this has become such a highly recognized book. 

There are some heavy themes: sexism, racism, capitalist and radical idealism, and most at the forefront, the duplicity of people (okay, men). 

Primarily, and in fear of giving too much away, this is a story about the fragile male ego. 

You'll love this if you enjoy books that challenge your perspective, intelligent commentary on capitalist societies, and American historical fiction.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, and War

juksu's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, and Classism

Minor: War