hisdarkmaterials's review against another edition
4.0
Funny. Terrifying. Provocative. Grotesque. Hilarious. Sad. Beautiful. Poignant. Crazy. Psychotic. Edgy. Miserable. Misery. Tears. Ha. Love. Passion. Passion. Sex. Fucking. Self harm. Paedophile. Death. Dying. Murder. Cancer. Obese. Fat. Religion. Rich. Money. Diary. Off kilter. Madness. Engaging. Escapism. Drugs. Hedonistic. Children. Innocence. Drink. Drugs. Drink. France. London. America. Mutilation. Art. Lies. Thief. Theft. Apologies. Insincere. Laughter. Mocking. Beauty. Ethereal. Heaven. Hell. God.
I started out haltingly, disliking how it's written. Half way through I was gripped & wouldn't you know it, by the end it was love... A unique piece of modern writing by an author who isn't afraid to over step a few boundaries and then some! You just have to let this one sweep you up & carry you away.
I started out haltingly, disliking how it's written. Half way through I was gripped & wouldn't you know it, by the end it was love... A unique piece of modern writing by an author who isn't afraid to over step a few boundaries and then some! You just have to let this one sweep you up & carry you away.
meganmilks's review against another edition
5.0
this book is an excellent study in nonlinear narrative. the characters are somewhat michelle tea-ish, a lot of broke punks and artists. takes place in london. a sensational story, involving murder, sexaholism, incest, that is not delivered as such. dark humor; terrific writing.
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