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diachia's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
henrylphillips's review against another edition
4.0
A deeply pessimistic book, difficult and frustrating at points. Worth persevering with for the interesting patterning and for the way Bernhard delicately reveals the deep sadness behind Reger’s intemperance.
caroline_norrish's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mirireads's review against another edition
medium-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
2.5
curatoriallyyours's review against another edition
funny
slow-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
3.5
Reger is a grumpy old man with some questionable opinions but I did, at times, find him wryly amusing. This book did not go in the direction I was expecting either - the reason Reger asks his friend to meet him is none of the possible reasons I wondered to myself! This book won’t be for everyone, especially those who have zero tolerance for privileged white men who think everything that comes out of their mouth is absolutely correct, but to me it was more eye roll sort of nonsense than rage-inducing nonsense. There’s also a lot of repetition in this book and it is written in a stream of consciousness style, which takes a bit of getting used to.
emmajanereads's review against another edition
Reminds me too much of other grumpy pretentious old men in my life who talk at me like there’s no tomorrow. Don’t feel like I’m able to give it a fair shot because of it.
nina_0159's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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
4.0
sophiegrll's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75