moonbeamreads's review against another edition
Big tw: rape and dubious consent regarding most of the sex scenes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape
lybe's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I enjoyed The Idiot but this just fell flat. Batuman's extraordinary humour that was such a big contribution to why its predecessor was and is so popular is still there (and I did laugh out loud several times, thank you very much) but the novel as a whole feels tedious and lacklustre. Batuman's interviews surrounding its publication were truly interesting but those ideas and concepts are just murmuring around in the background and rarely ever transpire superficially in a naïve (American?) way.
I would have most likely DNF'd this if I hadn't been listening to the audiobook.
I would have most likely DNF'd this if I hadn't been listening to the audiobook.
Spoiler
The amount of mostly unreflected r*p* scenes in this? What's with that?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Vomit, Alcoholism, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
mondovertigo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Rape, and Sexual assault
maceydowns's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Selin is the most relatable main character I stg—the timing of reading this book with my current state of being lined up unbelievably perfectly
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape
ukponge's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
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