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crystal_reading's review against another edition
2.0
Very bizarre book about a very wimpy character. Billed as hilarious, but I just found it sad and the main character rather pathetic.
freshlimetime_'s review against another edition
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
2.0
blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review against another edition
2.0
Most of the book was good, but when I finished the last page I actually looked to see if pages had been torn out or lost; the end isn't an ending at all but simply where the author stopped writing.
thaydra's review against another edition
2.0
I have to believe that the last couple of chapters were surgically removed from this book. It doesn't "end". It just stops. No resolution at all.
And the main character is annoying as hell. Seriously- grow a pair.
Also- I suppose that the customs and cultures vary since I am on a different continent, but who the hell just goes into someone's home, hangs out and parties for hours while the person who lives there is not there??
Don't read this book. I wanted to see what happened, but literally NOTHING did.
And the main character is annoying as hell. Seriously- grow a pair.
Also- I suppose that the customs and cultures vary since I am on a different continent, but who the hell just goes into someone's home, hangs out and parties for hours while the person who lives there is not there??
Don't read this book. I wanted to see what happened, but literally NOTHING did.
gemmadee's review against another edition
4.0
I have to say, I’m not sure what to make of it.
At least superficially, the book has a lot in common with Sjón’s The Whispering Muse. Both are short, lean novels that say less than they mean. Both books lean heavily on classical literature: the Whispering Muse is in a sense a post-script to the Odyssey, and the Pets is littered with references to Moby Dick. A first edition of that book and a model of the whaler Essex are the stolen items, and the ostensible reason for Havard’s return. The dead pets all were named after characters from Moby Dick. I have absolutely no idea what the significance of Melville’s story is to Emil’s story. Stuck under his own bed while a crazy exroommate hosts a party in his living room is an impossible situation, perhaps a little like being stuck on a ship with a mad captain. But I feel like I’m grasping. Maybe they are just really weird.
After reading the Pets, I think that might be the answer. I don’t know. I really don’t get it. But I think I like it.
At least superficially, the book has a lot in common with Sjón’s The Whispering Muse. Both are short, lean novels that say less than they mean. Both books lean heavily on classical literature: the Whispering Muse is in a sense a post-script to the Odyssey, and the Pets is littered with references to Moby Dick. A first edition of that book and a model of the whaler Essex are the stolen items, and the ostensible reason for Havard’s return. The dead pets all were named after characters from Moby Dick. I have absolutely no idea what the significance of Melville’s story is to Emil’s story. Stuck under his own bed while a crazy exroommate hosts a party in his living room is an impossible situation, perhaps a little like being stuck on a ship with a mad captain. But I feel like I’m grasping. Maybe they are just really weird.
After reading the Pets, I think that might be the answer. I don’t know. I really don’t get it. But I think I like it.
jasminenoack's review against another edition
5.0
I have found he perfect book. Not only does it not end just like I asked but it is constantly entertaining, and it implies sexual acts. Yes, yes, I know, but I swear it does. everyone in the book is completely insane. Since when is it reasonable to climb through a window? no never I don't care if there is a coffee pot on the burner, in fact why is there a coffee pot on the burner in the first place.
I learned a lot from this book. Do not put the glasses of the guy next to you on a plane in your pocket. Do not tell people when you are coming home from vacation because everyone will come over. Do not take requests for presents.
I learned a lot from this book. Do not put the glasses of the guy next to you on a plane in your pocket. Do not tell people when you are coming home from vacation because everyone will come over. Do not take requests for presents.
annikasheck's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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