esteemichael's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
My love of the Netflix adaptation brought me here.
If you want to explore the best of the themes and ideas explored in the novel without the baggage of slow pacing, head straight to the netflix adaptation.
There were some parts in the book that so beautifully spoke about loneliness and a longing for connection having to do with the time - that landed as a modern reader.
And others that fell so flat or were cringe worthy. Which included jarring antisemitism, racism, and misogyny.
Am I glad I read it? Yes
Will I again? No
If you want to explore the best of the themes and ideas explored in the novel without the baggage of slow pacing, head straight to the netflix adaptation.
There were some parts in the book that so beautifully spoke about loneliness and a longing for connection having to do with the time - that landed as a modern reader.
And others that fell so flat or were cringe worthy. Which included jarring antisemitism, racism, and misogyny.
Am I glad I read it? Yes
Will I again? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Racism
elisamorvena's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
leahfigiel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Antisemitism, Sexism, and Classism
sarah_zaffiro's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
beautiful prose & excellent (negative) commentary on capitalism; also graphic sex content—whether that’s a good things or a bad thing is your call lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Racism
kingorgan's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Racism
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