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julrwagner's review against another edition
4.0
I think it took me awhile to get into this book but by the end I think I got what was trying to be said because lord knows I’m always looking for a message or theme in a story and I’ve concluded that Butler presents a situation that I’m sure a lot of millenials and old gen z people have felt. Not being able to change things when you really want to and feeling hopeless and depressed. I like that Butler writes with what feels like bluntness and honesty but it’s not offensive; it’s human thoughts we have all had drunk or when we are stressed or dreaming of a new life. I ultimately think this book reminds me that life is going to change no matter what so get used to it and go with it.
snoda's review against another edition
reflective
fast-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
3.75
jaclyncrupi's review against another edition
4.0
Give me a disaffected, apathetic, embittered female protagonist in a dead end job having an existential crisis about the meaning of life and I’m yours. Butler, I salute you. This has a strong My Year of Rest and Relaxation vibe which is a very good thing.
‘I try to assess the things that bring me pleasure, and how those things might bring me a fulfilling career. I think about how I spend my time. Where my interests lie. The questions come naturally, as if supplied by the ether, and the answer sits in my empty skull: nothing. Nothing, nothing, nothing.’
‘I try to assess the things that bring me pleasure, and how those things might bring me a fulfilling career. I think about how I spend my time. Where my interests lie. The questions come naturally, as if supplied by the ether, and the answer sits in my empty skull: nothing. Nothing, nothing, nothing.’
lola113's review against another edition
I highly suggest getting the audiobook for this one. I guarantee it will have you “laughing out loud” in a cynical, relatable way for 4 straight hours.
nomichelleno's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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
3.0
eleanorfrances's review against another edition
i don’t think i’ll ever use utilize again. but also life is really made up of all the little moments and the good compounds to good and bad to bad.
and old name lover and haver i liked the name mildred/millie
and old name lover and haver i liked the name mildred/millie
lydotor's review against another edition
4.0
perfecto, otro libro de mi nuevo género favorito, mujeres de 30 años desquiciadas al borde de cometer un triple homicidio
ktonsg's review against another edition
oh my god this is the most instantly dislikeable character ever
cocotte's review against another edition
dark
sad
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
2.0