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laurenboys's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
melhhan's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
liesbethtatjana's review against another edition
4.0
What most people seem to dislike about this book, I actually really loved! My friend gave me this book so I went into reading it knowing nothing about it. I truly could not put it down.
helloemma's review against another edition
3.0
Wonderfully written, but a very odd book indeed. I'm not even sure what to say about it, since finishing it ten minutes ago I've just sat here thinking 'what the hell was that'...
It was a good read (not brilliant, but good) but I wish it had expanded on a lot of things it touched on. I found myself wanting to know more of Melly's life in her present, more of Milly's life and her relationships with the other characters and I really wished that the implied, touched upon feminism was more of a prominent theme.
Anyway, this book is the first one I've read in around a year that hasn't been on my Kindle and how difficult it was to find combined with the lack of cover and mysterious 'lost classic' status definitely added to my enjoyment of this...not sure if that's shallow of me
It was a good read (not brilliant, but good) but I wish it had expanded on a lot of things it touched on. I found myself wanting to know more of Melly's life in her present, more of Milly's life and her relationships with the other characters and I really wished that the implied, touched upon feminism was more of a prominent theme.
Anyway, this book is the first one I've read in around a year that hasn't been on my Kindle and how difficult it was to find combined with the lack of cover and mysterious 'lost classic' status definitely added to my enjoyment of this...not sure if that's shallow of me
em3a's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
crackingspines37's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
tontu00's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
majasmine02's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This book is weird. Not in a bad way. It just is. It by far has the best characterisation of any of Laski’s books. This goes hand in hand with some excellent and nuanced character development. It feels very similar to character development that happens in Tory Heaven but I really feel that she comes a long way between here and then. This is particularly good as the main bulk of the plot is very lacking. It feels quite boring to read in the moment but is retrospectively very punchy. Clues are laced very well throughout the plot and the themes are all linked together with an ending realisation about women's healthcare. However, this does not help me to enjoy the plot while I’m reading it. It is important to note here that the book is only 100 pages long so I can take it. It’s definitely worth reading for the overarching message alone and gives a really well thought through perspective.