Reviews

My Purple Scented Novel by Ian McEwan

johanneros's review

dark lighthearted reflective tense fast-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

victoriayates's review

5.0

Perhaps the perfect short story! A delectable little gem of genius.

leithd15's review against another edition

fast-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

4.0

irene_mer's review against another edition

mysterious reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

3.0

violainend's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ratgrrrl's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

So short, so bitter, so simple, so evil.

A classic case of jealousy and theft, backed up with such a cold clinical protagonist and McEwan's disturbing mastery. 

polpofemo's review against another edition

3.0

7.5/10

truexromance's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stelle

blakeisgreene's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

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

4.0

roisinkk's review against another edition

reflective

4.0