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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.
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.
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, and Classism
Minor: War
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