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shmadsie's review
5.0
The writing here was lovely, as was every absurd event in the absurd life of Arthur Less. Also, I swear when the dog ran off with the suit, I literally whimpered out loud and that takes skill right there.
taylor_broek's review
4.0
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Less, a failed author, is invited to his ex boyfriends wedding and doesn’t want to RSVP yes… or no… so he needs to figure out how to avoid it. So he says yes to every literary event he’s been invited to over the next 80 days so he will have valid excuses not to attend the wedding. What could go wrong with that plan? The chapters are divided according to his subsequent adventures less Mexican, less Italian, less German, less French, less Moroccan, less Indian. It’s a satire of the middle aged white American guy traveling around the world. Looking for himself and reflecting on life and love and what to do after you turn 50. Less is loveable and should give him self more credit. ✨
jennrudsit's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
cmccarthy0327's review against another edition
4.0
Tentative review. Def not everyone’s cup of tea looking at other reviews but it really did it for me. Came to me at the right time. Tender hearted and sweet. Going to let this one sit with me for a while, but rating subject to change
gemrvn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
erinkolb's review against another edition
I read 100 pages and wasn't feeling it. I have no guilt for putting it down, but I'm bugged by not understanding Pulitzer Prize worthiness ...
raniwasacyborg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best queer books of the 21st century.
nora713's review against another edition
DNF at 37% I wanted to like this so much but I'm incredibly bored, and the travel locations don't really seem to be explored.
merpderp247's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75