mish_r's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
scmiller's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly I can't remember. It couldn't have been that good.
schlabber42's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lauranoonz's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a big fan of Julian Barnes, so I was looking forward to reading this one. It was hard to put down so I read it all in (almost) one go. The characters, and the way the story unfolds, make a rather ordinary love triangle into something much more compelling with a great dose of comedy and interesting philosophies. A very fun book, cleverly written. But then again, I expected nothing less from Julian Barnes, off to the next one!
emiquals's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nienora's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Infidelity
iryna's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
thebookbully's review against another edition
3.5
It's so interesting going back and reading Barnes' earlier work and seeing the themes and objects d'interet that continue through his works.
This story, like many of his others, isn't particularly groundbreaking or new, but the characters are all well developed and believable, and there is a dark comedic tone to the whole narrative. I enjoyed it.
This story, like many of his others, isn't particularly groundbreaking or new, but the characters are all well developed and believable, and there is a dark comedic tone to the whole narrative. I enjoyed it.
igemona's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
walruz's review against another edition
2.0
While I was intrigued at first, in the long run this novel dragged out far too long and ended up for me like a British yuppie version of No Exit. Add to it, the ending was a complete letdown.