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shan__reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Other than a raw portrayal of the mundanity of working life under capitalism, I found this book to be lacking. The main character was utterly unlikeable, and his portrayal of and disdain for women made the book almost unreadable. I appreciated the ability to convey a sense of hopelessness around work which made for an incisive critique of our current system, but other than that, I did not enjoy the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
talaalkamil's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“In the morning it was morning and I was still alive. Maybe I'll write a novel, I thought. And then I did.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Rape
nikwui's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
This book was such a waste of time, I wouldn’t recommend this to my worst enemy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, Rape, and Sexism
hannahsalmons's review against another edition
boring and very sexist
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape