Reviews

Vladimir by Julia May Jonas

handreades's review against another edition

reflective sad tense 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

2.5

elliesreadings's review against another edition

dark tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

kricketa's review against another edition

5.0

First read: February 2022. Reading this was an absolute treat. Funny, surprising, horrifying, often uncomfortable, thought-provoking and filled with gem-like moments that I can't stop thinking about. You might like this if you enjoyed "The Chair" with Sandra Oh.

Second read: July 2023, for book club.

hex_girl_13's review

Boring and unlikeable main character - just couldn’t be bothered to waste my time on this

liblob823's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ayerose's review against another edition

challenging reflective tense 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

3.25

I have many conflicting feelings on this book. I think there is nuance and layers. The first 2/3 had a solid voice, but then the last 3rd got chaotic. I'm not sure if this was intentional though. A challenging read at the very least. 

jeannine6's review against another edition

sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

hanakow's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective

4.25

mfmurray11's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.25

cannibaldear's review against another edition

• 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

A book about a predator that isn't about a predator. I am left unsure if I am supposed to side with the narrator, or her colleagues and students. A different look on academic predation that may or may not be needed.