tomwyllie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tedgundry's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyable and engaging.
c8_19's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Infinite Jest vibes just much, much shorter. There wasn't a single character I felt compelled by, and it came across as one, long fever dream about the "ideal" American experience encountering a plot twist.
spridleww's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think I have ever disliked a book that I have finished quite as much as this one.
jhammie's review against another edition
3.0
Liked the concept. Some parts of the book wore more interesting and better than others, particularly Part I and Part III. The middle of the book is a little drawn out and not so interesting.
footnote304's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jombienerd's review against another edition
5.0
American Pastoral vs. American berserk. Loved the writing.
zepedromaio's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
"Il avait appris la plus terrible leçon de la vie, à savoir qu'elle n'a pas de sens."
Foi o primeiro livro que li do autor, e adorei a escrita, tratando de temas tais como a convulsão social nos EUA nas décadas de 60/70, assim como a Guerra no Vietname e todos os protestos que ocorreram nos EUA como consequência.
Para além disso, utiliza muito bem cada uma das personagens e os eventos incríveis que lhes sucedem para passar a mensagem da falta de coerência da vida.
Foi o primeiro livro que li do autor, e adorei a escrita, tratando de temas tais como a convulsão social nos EUA nas décadas de 60/70, assim como a Guerra no Vietname e todos os protestos que ocorreram nos EUA como consequência.
Para além disso, utiliza muito bem cada uma das personagens e os eventos incríveis que lhes sucedem para passar a mensagem da falta de coerência da vida.