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tamsinsilva's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.75
It was just fine I appreciated the insight into the main characters struggle with lack of self confidence and the aging process, about an aging woman’s role and place in her marriage, her work and as an object of desire. But the ending was left field, not to mention the cover is a little misleading (you might think this was something out of 50 shades of grey). Im unsure how to feel about the book, at times it was like an inner running monologue of the main characters internalised misogyny. I’m familiar with reading and enjoying unlikeable, flawed characters but no one seems to make any decisions in this book that make any sense.
tsehai's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
_first_but_not_foremost's review against another edition
4.0
Vladimir! Well, I loved it!
I thought it was disgusting! I thought it was slow, and I thought it was hideous, and I thought it was personal, treacherous even, with wild, titillating similes seeping unconditionally like pancake batter.
I thought it was disgusting! I thought it was slow, and I thought it was hideous, and I thought it was personal, treacherous even, with wild, titillating similes seeping unconditionally like pancake batter.
americanmenace's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Started out strong but what was that ending. Lol.
writer6's review against another edition
4.0
While I didn't think that Vladimir was perfect, I still absolutely loved this book for the most part; and I thought that it was really intriguing that we (the reader) never learn the protagonist's name. I almost never read books or stories that have that kind of unique storytelling element; so that's definitely one of things that I liked the most about Julia May Jonas' writing for this book. There's definitely a lot to love about the book, Vladimir! :)
My rating/score: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads' rating system / 9 out of 10 on my own personal scoring system.
My rating/score: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads' rating system / 9 out of 10 on my own personal scoring system.
avidlyalexis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
harrietpickle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
julrwagner's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so interesting I feel I have to write a review.
So I picked this up initially because of literally one booktok video and the blurb was so interesting. You may think this is a romance but let me tell you, IT IS NOT. It’s almost a tragedy. I think this book was artfully and poetically written in its prose so it was always interesting to read. This is also a book where you don’t really like any of the characters so it makes it even more encapsulating because what other shit is this person going to say or do? I find it interesting that we never find out the main characters name too.
Another thing that I liked about this book is that it is about an older woman trying to find her way in a life she feels is almost over. I like the idea of reading about someone’s insecurities with their aging body and the way it effects the view on the world; mostly because (as I write this in my 25th birthday) I have found myself being worried about the aging process as well. This theme and topic definitely hit home and helped me realize I have more time to do what I want in life.
The only thing that bothers me is that it feels like it has a loose plot so I never could tell what was going to happen or what is supposed to be going on.
Either way, I would recommend it if you want a book where you won’t like the characters and like the idea of academia and artfully written books!
So I picked this up initially because of literally one booktok video and the blurb was so interesting. You may think this is a romance but let me tell you, IT IS NOT. It’s almost a tragedy. I think this book was artfully and poetically written in its prose so it was always interesting to read. This is also a book where you don’t really like any of the characters so it makes it even more encapsulating because what other shit is this person going to say or do? I find it interesting that we never find out the main characters name too.
Another thing that I liked about this book is that it is about an older woman trying to find her way in a life she feels is almost over. I like the idea of reading about someone’s insecurities with their aging body and the way it effects the view on the world; mostly because (as I write this in my 25th birthday) I have found myself being worried about the aging process as well. This theme and topic definitely hit home and helped me realize I have more time to do what I want in life.
The only thing that bothers me is that it feels like it has a loose plot so I never could tell what was going to happen or what is supposed to be going on.
Either way, I would recommend it if you want a book where you won’t like the characters and like the idea of academia and artfully written books!