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ketzalt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vvonbiel's review against another edition
4.0
Such a good book--but maybe should only be read by those over 50? I laughed out loud at the brilliant bike race scene between one of the characters and a middle-aged biking aficionado.
serinde4books's review against another edition
4.0
This was a book from my other book club that I missed, so when I finished The Wind Through the Keyhole so quickly I decided to pick it up and have a go. This is the story of Drew Silver, a loser. He was in a band with a hit song, the the band broke up. He was in a marriage, then the marriage broke up. Now he lives a lonely depressing life, and to top it off he finds out he is dying and his daughter is pregnant. Silver must struggle with the relationships in his life and try to mend some of his mistakes, while deciding if he wants to fight for his life, or just accept his death.
Surprisingly, this was a page turner, there were times when I couldn’t put it down. I really thought in the first chapter of so when I was reading about the disaster that was Silver’s life that this would be depressing and an awful read. But the writing was wonderful, there was an easy flow to the storytelling, nothing fancy, just a good story well written. I think the fact that all the characters in the book are so flawed and broken, makes them relatable and loveable.
There was a great rhythm in both the writing and the storyline. There were no super fast or thrilling sections of the book, but neither were there slow sections. You just rolled along at a happy place, and often I found that I was rolling so well that I couldn’t find a place to stop. I’m not afraid to say that this book made me cry at some parts, they were just so well written and touching. I didn’t have any laugh out loud moments, but those are much harder for a book to get from me. I did quietly chuckle once or twice though.
See my other reviews on my blog: http://adventuresofabibliophile.blogspot.com/
Surprisingly, this was a page turner, there were times when I couldn’t put it down. I really thought in the first chapter of so when I was reading about the disaster that was Silver’s life that this would be depressing and an awful read. But the writing was wonderful, there was an easy flow to the storytelling, nothing fancy, just a good story well written. I think the fact that all the characters in the book are so flawed and broken, makes them relatable and loveable.
There was a great rhythm in both the writing and the storyline. There were no super fast or thrilling sections of the book, but neither were there slow sections. You just rolled along at a happy place, and often I found that I was rolling so well that I couldn’t find a place to stop. I’m not afraid to say that this book made me cry at some parts, they were just so well written and touching. I didn’t have any laugh out loud moments, but those are much harder for a book to get from me. I did quietly chuckle once or twice though.
See my other reviews on my blog: http://adventuresofabibliophile.blogspot.com/
rerosenthal85's review against another edition
4.0
I have a profound appreciation for gallows humor. I'd better; I'm a social worker, wizard in the use of if-I-don't-laugh-I'll-cry-or-worse-maybe-scream moments. As such, I love how Tropper, in addition to his wickedly adept mastery of the right word at the right time, is able to make the portrayal of poignant and even tragic life experiences so blasted funny. And develop characters you get angry at but can't bring yourself to hate. And tell stories about the value of relationships and all life experiences regardless of our ability to rightly appraise their helpfulness in the moment. This story is a gem.
skyblu's review against another edition
3.0
After how much I loved This Is Where I Leave You, I was disappointed that I didn't love this book more. Silver was hard to relate to, the pace was generally very slow, and the ending was a cop out.
again_dangerous_visions_4952's review against another edition
4.0
My second book by Tropper and I've decided he needs to be my friend...or my therapist. His characters are three dimensional, damaged and funny in spite of themselves. This one is not as good as "This is Where I Leave You". Jokes are telegraphed, but it's aim for the heart is still true, making it a worthwhile read.
marielydias13_'s review against another edition
3.0
3,5 estrelas.
Esse livro engana muito, primeiro porque a diagramação dele é muito estranha e você passa bem mais tempo lendo ele do que pensou que passaria.
Fora isso, gostei dos personagens, consegui sentir empatia por eles, embora não tenha sido fácil, confesso.
Os diálogos são bons, rápidos e engraçados.
Fiquei meio ??? com o final, mas não tirou tudo que o livro ofereceu.
Ainda assim não foi tão maravilhoso como eu pensei que fosse, atendeu as expectativas.
Esse livro engana muito, primeiro porque a diagramação dele é muito estranha e você passa bem mais tempo lendo ele do que pensou que passaria.
Fora isso, gostei dos personagens, consegui sentir empatia por eles, embora não tenha sido fácil, confesso.
Os diálogos são bons, rápidos e engraçados.
Fiquei meio ??? com o final, mas não tirou tudo que o livro ofereceu.
Ainda assim não foi tão maravilhoso como eu pensei que fosse, atendeu as expectativas.
thealtjoker's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
chardaniel's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5