Reviews

Diary of a Film by Niven Govinden

ingerlouise's review against another edition

challenging lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

yulenka's review against another edition

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.25

clairisy's review against another edition

5.0

i have no idea what it is about this book but i loved every second of it

sleepyysheepyy's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

It’s a beautiful and mellow read in the best way. The Mediterranean setting and the inner workings of the main character make it an enticing summer read.

erin_williams2's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-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

3.75

aurussell23's review against another edition

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

venusinlove's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

this book is so pretentious. like? it was solely based on "actor" vibes. and I personally did not vibe with that. maybe I'm not too into movies and actors and that's why. or perhaps it was just a pointless jumble of words. what was the meaning of this? i gained nothing. i couldn't care less about the characters because they were even interesting. nothing compelled me to be even the tiniest bit intrigued. except maybe that girl the maestro insulted(? which I didn't get why or how...). 

i was so bored out of my mind but I've already dropped one boring book (that was also significantly larger) and wanted to commit. i thought "maybe it will get better". no. nothing happened. my life will continue to be the same. I'm quite upset that i've lost 6+ hours on this book. i'd rate it even lower but the cover is pretty and the characters are gay. 

robert_vardill's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

euangepp's review against another edition

4.5

I loved how this book raises the question about ownership of stories, who can decide how a narrative is told and what changes you can make without betraying the fabric of the story. The modernist stream of conscious style narration really works. The dynamic between Maestro and Cosima plays out beautifully as we see them both surrender all of themselves to each other. Ultimately she refuses to let her story become his because she knows that when he creates, he is “selfishly” immortalising himself and his views.

clairewilsonleeds's review against another edition

3.0

I do like books which are just about wandering around, having conversations. But this one was a little artsy fartsy/male for me. Worth a read - I liked the female character.