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chelsbels's review against another edition
1.0
Horrible. It’s completely unfinished and just a bunch of ideas with no real story. Seems like an inexperienced writer. I get that it is part of her character but the main character just parrots what people tell her, it boring
evaribaker's review against another edition
3.0
Well written, yet at the same time disappointing. Too many ancillary and meandering back stories and not enough plot action. I’m not even sure I could describe what this book was about, although there were so many pieces, that if explored, would have made a great story.
pheallys's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
kshimer's review against another edition
2.0
Why all the buzz?
I found it tedious and easy to speed read. Just didn't do much for me. The intention was good but just didn't live up to its promise.
I found it tedious and easy to speed read. Just didn't do much for me. The intention was good but just didn't live up to its promise.
fsleineweber's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! I would describe Meg Wolitzer’s style of writing as kind of meandering, where over the pages you have the chance to really get to know the characters. I didn’t really connect with the characters in The Interestings, so I kind of felt like I was watching a reality show....being a voyeur into a story with no plot. This book was different but probably because I connected with the characters, both Greer and Faith. It really emphasized that woman are strong, because we are woman. Equality shouldn’t mean becoming more like men or anything other than who we are. Strength comes from realizing who you are, what you want, and not letting other people dictate that. We can be loud, we can be quiet, we can be soft, we can be hard. Whatever we are....It is enough, and we as women should support each other.
jchinzi's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.25
xenschei's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
radaction's review against another edition
2.0
What is even the point of this book? Annoying white feminists sometimes pointing out their tunnel vision but mostly just meandering meaningless white feminism. So frustrating to read but I did finish it and gave it two stars because I guess it will introduce some new ideas to some readers.
kari13's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
3.5