Reviews

The Shame by Makenna Goodman

noel_rene_cisneros's review against another edition

Una mujer que decidió asumir el papel de ama de casa para que su marido desarrollara su carrera académica y que, una vez ella buscara la propia, él haría lo mismo, se enfrenta a la acedia y al deseo de escribir una novela. Ante esa posibilidad y para inspirarse se encuentra con el perfil de una escultora con quien se identifica y en quien se ve reflejada, una imagen de la que ella pudo ser si sí se hubiera dedicado al arte, una obseción que la mantiene al vilo y que incluso la hace desear ser la niñera de la otra mujer.

desireeslibrary's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars

One of the most frustrating characters I have ever read. Maybe worth reading if you enjoy books about people who are obsessed with other people's lives but like not in a creepy way. I just found the main character insufferable.

ciniscineris's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sagecantread's review against another edition

5.0

books about unsatisfied, depressed, confused and contemplative women who form an obsession with something have my whole heart

rotmusicbooks's review against another edition

3.0

I mostly picked this book up because of its gorgeous cover, and the synopsis felt like a cherry on top, but unfortunately, the book just doesn't live up to it. It started off quite strong and gradually felt stretched, even though it's a short read. Overall, I did enjoy the book, but it could definitely be a little more unhinged lol

noel_rene_cisneros's review

Una mujer que decidió asumir el papel de ama de casa para que su marido desarrollara su carrera académica y que, una vez ella buscara la propia, él haría lo mismo, se enfrenta a la acedia y al deseo de escribir una novela. Ante esa posibilidad y para inspirarse se encuentra con el perfil de una escultora con quien se identifica y en quien se ve reflejada, una imagen de la que ella pudo ser si sí se hubiera dedicado al arte, una obseción que la mantiene al vilo y que incluso la hace desear ser la niñera de la otra mujer.

lindiwe's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

This novel focuses on Alma, a writer who has become a stay-at-home wife and mother of two children. Her family lives off-grid, raising hens and sheep. While her husband works at a neighbouring college, Alma stays at home to clean and care for the children while reading novels by some of her favourite female authors. But she eventually leaves everything behind for New York, to stalk this influencer-ish person. 
This book is described as funny, but I don't think it is; instead, it makes you cringe and become annoyed with the main character throughout. The book is titled Shame, and I found it fitting since I spent the final half of it yelling, "Where is the Shame?" You left your children to stalk this woman whose life is probably not as perfect as it seems. 

trinebean's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

moudi's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.5

thepetitepunk's review against another edition

I do not know what I thought about this. I think I enjoyed it? It was kind of strange, but in the good way. I downloaded it as an audiobook without looking at the description and for quite awhile I thought it was a memoir with the way it was written. The ending was also weird and felt kind of unfinished but I’m not sure if that’s a bad thing. Definitely a book to think about.