Reviews

Wabi-Sabi by Francesc Miralles

lunakays's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective

3.5

kinnisha's review against another edition

3.0

I realize the kind of impression this book was meant to leave but I didn’t appreciate it for two reasons. The first is that the idea of romanticizing mid-life crises inspired journeys to far off lands where the protagonist finds a mysterious woman whose sole purpose throughout his stay is to show him a night of passion and give him some insights where his existential angst is concerned is just not my cup of tea. I personally do not buy into flighty notions of trips to mystical lands to find yourself – this is why this book didn’t appeal to me personally. Perhaps this method works for others.

Secondly, even if what the author’s trying to sell was something I did not approach with skepticism, I would still find it poorly executed, because it was a rather short story with some rather superficial insights into the protagonist’s evolution from uptight lecturer to

Spoiler

godfather, and possible adoptive father, of the son of his cat’s veterinarian – this sounds ridiculous, but it is what happens

. The writing I thought was very simplistic for the kind of weighty ideas that the author was trying to deal with. So in the end, although I thought the book started off quite well, it felt very hollow and not very credible.

Also, I would really like to know what the point of Daniel Lumbreras was.

jeroengeurts's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

juleoctober's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

kamikakushi's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

1.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol

wviellevoye's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

3.75

rominitap_moon's review against another edition

3.0

Libro seleccionado para el Reading Challenge 2015: "Un libro ubicado en algún lugar que siempre hayas querido visitar" y la respuesta es: Japón.

Primero debo decir que jamás supe que este libro era una continuación de otro hasta que lo terminé, y tal vez por eso nunca logré engancharme a full con la historia, ni con los personajes. Me pareció que a momentos tenía toques de humor o personajes que destacaban y enganchaban, pero la verdad se desinflaba muy rápido y la historia avanza muy lento para mí.

En general no es un libro que recomendaría a cualquier persona, ya que no me parece que cautive ni la historia, ni el ritmo, ni la prosa del autor. Cumplí con el punto del desafío y es un libro que olvidaré pronto.

Aquí mi review completo.

wolfalex's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

bibliophilecats's review against another edition

3.0

 Interessante Geschichte, ernster als erwartet. 

chicageek's review against another edition

2.0

Un poco soso, la verdad. Pensaba que tendría más "chicha". Claro que en 200 páginas tampoco da para mucho. Pero bueno... esperaba un poco más.