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alltidfrisk's review
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
1.0
mooseabs's review against another edition
1.0
This was the most frustrating book I read this year. I've never had such a strong feeling of wanting to punch the characters through the book somehow. And i was so looking forward to reading it, since The Great Gatsby left quite a favorable impression of the author.
But dear god the writing was dull, every character a toxic PoS, and the plot complete nonsense.
But dear god the writing was dull, every character a toxic PoS, and the plot complete nonsense.
faithmotta04's review against another edition
Just busy with school. I'll go back to it later!
oakleygravenall's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.5
beanypole's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kitandink's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
maxschadt's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ruyi_t's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like if you enjoyed Cleopatra and Frankenstein you would enjoy this. It's a love story without a happily ever after, where temptations of infidelity are explored, and the idea of 'true love' is explored through the portrayal of a 'mature' relationship. It also dives into themes of mental illness and how they should be approached, alcoholism, and women's infantilisation. I get a sense that Fitzgerald was much ahead of his time.
In true Fitzgerald fashion, the book is laced with decadence and set in some of Europe's most romantic locations: the South of France, Paris and Switzerland. His writing exudes luxury, decadence and scandal.
The book prompted a few questions for me: How many loves can you have in a lifetime? When is it time to persevere in a relationship and when to call it quits? Do actions just fall into habit or is it done out of love and care for a person in a long-term relationship? Does love only exist if you're still together with someone or can you still love a past lover?
In true Fitzgerald fashion, the book is laced with decadence and set in some of Europe's most romantic locations: the South of France, Paris and Switzerland. His writing exudes luxury, decadence and scandal.
The book prompted a few questions for me: How many loves can you have in a lifetime? When is it time to persevere in a relationship and when to call it quits? Do actions just fall into habit or is it done out of love and care for a person in a long-term relationship? Does love only exist if you're still together with someone or can you still love a past lover?
thotfitzgerald's review against another edition
3.0
I love Fitzgerald. But he is unnecessarily long-winded in this noval, more than usual, making it a struggle to get through at times.