Reviews

Il fratello del famoso Jack by Barbara Trapido

exdebris's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

4.5

blairmahoney's review against another edition

4.0

I recently came across a mention of this novel as an under-appreciated feminist coming of age classic so picked it up and was impressed without quite being as blown away as Rachel Cusk, who wrote the introduction to this edition. Smart and funny.

itspeachie's review against another edition

funny

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

nemomalley's review against another edition

emotional funny sad

4.0

suzzeb22's review against another edition

5.0

This book was one of a list from a South African women's magazine of recommended novels. Had to read it also on the recommendation of a fellow traveller. Love this book. Love Jonathan the perverted but adorable boyfriend. Love the character of uptight Roger the brother. Love everything about it. Trapido is a great writer with a gift for humour.

ramblings's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.25

sprainedbrain's review against another edition

funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

ashmaiden's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0

aislingobrien's review against another edition

3.0

Definitely showed the times in terms of language/jokes, but also seemed to acknowledge them as parody. Was a quick read that flowed easily and I was intrigued by the portrayal of female characters.

saoirselee's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Ann Patchett can both write books AND recommend them!