Reviews

Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan

enzopilarta's review against another edition

sad slow-paced

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

3.0

Flimsy not really likeable characters. A little bit of a male intellectual/cultural masturbatory exercise.

sssandy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

mollywetsch's review against another edition

5.0

yeah this book fucked

exactly what I needed to read on the downtown B train in 85 degree weather just as I'm starting to lose hope in humanity and forget what good music feels like. just pure vibrant, genius prose that actually, genuinely spills off the page. Andrew O'Hagan is a god amongst men and this unfortunately deserved the booker.

tierneyspence's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bethanhowe's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

gewills97's review against another edition

5.0

Proper knocks the wind out of you. Loved every second of reading it

yashita_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

brookesbookstagram's review against another edition

4.0

This is a beautiful novel, following James and Tully, from the forming of their friendship in 1986, and following along through their lives up to 30 years later.

The vibrancy of the storytelling of their youth as they enjoyed their summer holidays, and the deep connection of their friendship 30 years later when facing an umtimely, cruel death.

I adored the focus on their impenetratble friendship over the span of 30 years, the deep connection and love they hold for each other, and to have a story caption and highlight male friendships.

I appreciated the lengths that each other went for for each other, and even at times, showing a deeper connection than other loved ones in their lives (wives, siblings etc) and it really paints a picture of platonic love. Whilst a heartbreaking book, it was beautifully written. 

agnesealstrian's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad

5.0

charlottek's review against another edition

4.25

slow in parts but good read