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_first_but_not_foremost's review against another edition
4.0
Vladimir! Well, I loved it!
I thought it was disgusting! I thought it was slow, and I thought it was hideous, and I thought it was personal, treacherous even, with wild, titillating similes seeping unconditionally like pancake batter.
I thought it was disgusting! I thought it was slow, and I thought it was hideous, and I thought it was personal, treacherous even, with wild, titillating similes seeping unconditionally like pancake batter.
americanmenace's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Started out strong but what was that ending. Lol.
writer6's review against another edition
4.0
While I didn't think that Vladimir was perfect, I still absolutely loved this book for the most part; and I thought that it was really intriguing that we (the reader) never learn the protagonist's name. I almost never read books or stories that have that kind of unique storytelling element; so that's definitely one of things that I liked the most about Julia May Jonas' writing for this book. There's definitely a lot to love about the book, Vladimir! :)
My rating/score: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads' rating system / 9 out of 10 on my own personal scoring system.
My rating/score: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads' rating system / 9 out of 10 on my own personal scoring system.
avidlyalexis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? Yes
3.25
harrietpickle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
julrwagner's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so interesting I feel I have to write a review.
So I picked this up initially because of literally one booktok video and the blurb was so interesting. You may think this is a romance but let me tell you, IT IS NOT. It’s almost a tragedy. I think this book was artfully and poetically written in its prose so it was always interesting to read. This is also a book where you don’t really like any of the characters so it makes it even more encapsulating because what other shit is this person going to say or do? I find it interesting that we never find out the main characters name too.
Another thing that I liked about this book is that it is about an older woman trying to find her way in a life she feels is almost over. I like the idea of reading about someone’s insecurities with their aging body and the way it effects the view on the world; mostly because (as I write this in my 25th birthday) I have found myself being worried about the aging process as well. This theme and topic definitely hit home and helped me realize I have more time to do what I want in life.
The only thing that bothers me is that it feels like it has a loose plot so I never could tell what was going to happen or what is supposed to be going on.
Either way, I would recommend it if you want a book where you won’t like the characters and like the idea of academia and artfully written books!
So I picked this up initially because of literally one booktok video and the blurb was so interesting. You may think this is a romance but let me tell you, IT IS NOT. It’s almost a tragedy. I think this book was artfully and poetically written in its prose so it was always interesting to read. This is also a book where you don’t really like any of the characters so it makes it even more encapsulating because what other shit is this person going to say or do? I find it interesting that we never find out the main characters name too.
Another thing that I liked about this book is that it is about an older woman trying to find her way in a life she feels is almost over. I like the idea of reading about someone’s insecurities with their aging body and the way it effects the view on the world; mostly because (as I write this in my 25th birthday) I have found myself being worried about the aging process as well. This theme and topic definitely hit home and helped me realize I have more time to do what I want in life.
The only thing that bothers me is that it feels like it has a loose plot so I never could tell what was going to happen or what is supposed to be going on.
Either way, I would recommend it if you want a book where you won’t like the characters and like the idea of academia and artfully written books!
neuzilovasara's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mstormer's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5