millburray1997's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
butterflyzo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
parts of this book i really liked and some of it was hard to push through, it's not very plot driven so it's hard to get hooked onto it but i did like the themes of womanhood. sometimes i thought it was just gory for the sake of being gory, like i didn't get a strong sense of passion from the narrator. it almost felt like the planning notes of Hval's novel had been bound together and published before they were ready.
She's definitely a massively talented writer as there are some really well written passages of the book but I didn't really get the feeling that there was i strong idea behind the book. It was an interesting read but I don't think I'll read it again and probably wouldn't read Paradise Rot unless it's massively different?
She's definitely a massively talented writer as there are some really well written passages of the book but I didn't really get the feeling that there was i strong idea behind the book. It was an interesting read but I don't think I'll read it again and probably wouldn't read Paradise Rot unless it's massively different?
notenchanted's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
deviationoftheendless's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
chaosofcold's review against another edition
3.0
Ah! Gorgeous prose, a black metal fever dream. But this is the perfect example of an author constantly tripping over themselves.
suzie_q's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
medusapetrichor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
alyssadaily's review against another edition
1.0
"An insult to the brain" – I'd genuinely rather read Raymond Carver
linxed's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Kinda boring? Not much attachment for the main character and it was very repetitive. Whilst I understand this reflects the main character's way of thinking and process of writing, it would have been easier to read through if it was occasionally broken up with longer dialogues.