samvansam's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
it's a metaphor, daddy!
emmalouisereads's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I went to Edinburgh for a holiday and visited a cute bookshop (Lighthouse Books) with the aim of picking up a little Scottish read.
This was the perfect little holiday read. Similar vibes to a Kafka book I read a while back.
It’s surreal, a little amusing and just does what it set out to do.
This was the perfect little holiday read. Similar vibes to a Kafka book I read a while back.
It’s surreal, a little amusing and just does what it set out to do.
scruffie's review
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
finlaaaay's review
4.0
A slim novella that is relevant to anyone that's ever worked in a company. And also relevant to me because it's set in my hometown.
Neuwirth expertly takes an absolutely absurd situation, but writes it totally seriously, as if it was really possible. What would be the ramifications of such a thing? for instance. And the writing is funny, too. Looking forward to seeing more from her.
Neuwirth expertly takes an absolutely absurd situation, but writes it totally seriously, as if it was really possible. What would be the ramifications of such a thing? for instance. And the writing is funny, too. Looking forward to seeing more from her.
foggy_rosamund's review
4.0
I picked this up in the wonderful Edinburgh independent book shop, Lighthouse Books. It's an imaginative, surreal novella, in which a floor of an office building is slowly filling with water. This is because the workers are deemed by the administration not to be performing well enough. First the water rises to their ankles, and then gradually swallows them up. This element is developed in absolutely realistic manner, exploring what it would mean to work under water, but it's also a clever commentary on office life, and the arbitrary decisions of management. A witty, angry book -- recommended.
jreis's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
emnew's review
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I want this to be the first in a series, I got attached to the characters in no time and I love how casually bizarre the whole thing is!! So much fun to read, only complaint is that I want more !!
burnyayhayley's review
3.0
Really fun and weird concept. Not sure I liked where it went. It lost me somewhat.
book_isk's review
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5