whitmc's review against another edition
5.0
Some books you read for the plot and others you read for the experience of reading and the plot is just something that runs in the background. Lucy Barton is an experience of reading book. The observations, insights, and moments along the way are observant, well-written, and real.
There were moments when I grabbed a notebook and turned back the audio copy to scribble down some quotes that I wanted to stick with me:
"It interests me how we find ways to feel superior to another person, another group of people. It happens everywhere and all the time. Whatever we call it, I think its the lowest part of who we are. This need to find someone else to put down."
and
"Anyone who uses their training to put someone down that way, well, that person is just a big old piece of crap."
There were moments when I grabbed a notebook and turned back the audio copy to scribble down some quotes that I wanted to stick with me:
"It interests me how we find ways to feel superior to another person, another group of people. It happens everywhere and all the time. Whatever we call it, I think its the lowest part of who we are. This need to find someone else to put down."
and
"Anyone who uses their training to put someone down that way, well, that person is just a big old piece of crap."
neaful's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sonjaaaa8's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kcoccia's review against another edition
3.0
From the other reviews I was expecting this to be incredibly depressing. I guess it was sad but more in a... "Life isn't as exciting as we'd like to think and shit happens and we all have a past" kind of way.
melaniebridget's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
fast-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
2.75
sophiepeace's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0