destiny_jay's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Misogyny, Racism, and Infidelity
Minor: Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
nany007's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. Definitely some scathing Latino (especially Dominican) truths here. A short story, yes - but definitely a long history of where the points of this story come from. I wish reputations like that of Yunior weren't so but Junot Diaz kept it real. I was conflicted with feelings of offense *AND* my "mhmm, yeah that's right. de verdad!" attitude. Can't knock it when you know it, right? Anyway, I enjoyed the spanglish thrown into the writing, but I can understand how it can seem less than entertaining to non-native speakers. More Diaz, please!
mayakrizh's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this. IDK how to explain why really.
A pretty damn good short story, the writing style reminded me of Sally Rooney a lot, in a good way. The protagonist felt kind of like a real person, and the writing style really reflected the story and his character.
This did the unlikable main character in a really good way because he wasn't just unlikable, he was an actual person as well, and you can understand and relate to him in a way. The way this was written (in the second person) was really interesting and in my opinion, enhanced the message and the character. I'm pretty sure this is the first thing I have read in the second person and it was an interesting experience.
Overall, I think this isn't for everyone but it's pretty good.
A pretty damn good short story, the writing style reminded me of Sally Rooney a lot, in a good way. The protagonist felt kind of like a real person, and the writing style really reflected the story and his character.
This did the unlikable main character in a really good way because he wasn't just unlikable, he was an actual person as well, and you can understand and relate to him in a way. The way this was written (in the second person) was really interesting and in my opinion, enhanced the message and the character. I'm pretty sure this is the first thing I have read in the second person and it was an interesting experience.
Overall, I think this isn't for everyone but it's pretty good.
caitlinking's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alexandravp's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed erratic pace and chaotic feel of this story.
"There are many formulas. One year for every year you dated. Two years for every year you dated. It's just a metter of will power: the day you decide it's over, it's over. You never get over it."
"There are many formulas. One year for every year you dated. Two years for every year you dated. It's just a metter of will power: the day you decide it's over, it's over. You never get over it."
cameeroo's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
hufflo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
zusty's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
bookloversboudoir's review against another edition
4.0
https://thebookloversboudoir.wordpress.com/2022/06/06/the-cheaters-guide-to-love-by-junotdiaz/
I really enjoyed The Cheater’s Guide to Love. The story uses a second-person narrator which is unusual, almost as if they are addressing the reader directly. I really liked the tone this created. The story is split into sections and each one has the hapless narrator reel of a list of romantic indiscretions, then apologise and seemingly shrug their shoulders and say ‘oh well, I’m only human’. The story is quite satirical. It’s well written and engaging.
I really enjoyed The Cheater’s Guide to Love. The story uses a second-person narrator which is unusual, almost as if they are addressing the reader directly. I really liked the tone this created. The story is split into sections and each one has the hapless narrator reel of a list of romantic indiscretions, then apologise and seemingly shrug their shoulders and say ‘oh well, I’m only human’. The story is quite satirical. It’s well written and engaging.