impassionskin's review against another edition
2.0
I am so relieved to have finally finished this book. It took months for me to get through it. The only reason I stuck with it is because I already paid for it. This story does not become interesting until the final quarter. Needless to say, I will not read it again, and I would not recommend it to anybody.
ryangessner's review against another edition
5.0
I had forgotten how terrific a writer Patchett is between when I read Bel Canto and when this came out, so I unfortunately waited a long time to get around to this one. Don't make my mistake. It would take James Cameron millions of dollars and hours of CG work to make you feel like you're in the middle of the Amazon; Patchett does it with just words on a page.
reneedevers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
veronicaouellette's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
eleganthedgehogs's review against another edition
Came quite soon after Bel Canto so some comparing went on.
Medical research aspect led to some discussion. Amazon descriptions were generally liked. Some found it dragged on. Ending unconvincing.
Medical research aspect led to some discussion. Amazon descriptions were generally liked. Some found it dragged on. Ending unconvincing.
laurenmac05's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
kweekwee's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nglofile's review against another edition
3.0
It's a bit troubling how many of the characters are little more than cartoons -- most especially Dr. Swenson and Mr. Fox (ugh, Mr. Fox).
audiobook note: Hope Davis' performance is utterly absorbing -- nuanced in a way that the narrative itself might have been. The third star in my rating is entirely credited to how her reading elevated the story experience.
audiobook note: Hope Davis' performance is utterly absorbing -- nuanced in a way that the narrative itself might have been. The third star in my rating is entirely credited to how her reading elevated the story experience.
spike979's review against another edition
3.0
I would probably rate the first 250 pages of this book a 2+, but the last 50-75 pages were a 4.