obscuredbyclouds's review against another edition
2.0
All I can say after reading this novel is "huh?". I thought this was going somewhere, maybe something mysterious/magical with the car, but nope. I might have enjoyed this with a real narrative. The style is easy and comfortable to read.
lilyprimeaux's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“i was hungry.”
Although this book did not necessarily reach its full potential, (and oddly had quite a few typos), It still managed to reel me in and keep me hooked. I found that the novel, in its essence, portrayed a refreshing tribute to the innate female hunger. The constant need for bigger and better, not knowing exactly when satisfaction will be met, and yet pursuing the thought of fulfillment even if it means relinquishing every ounce of security that one has. The protagonist proves reckless and impulsive, with little care as to how her actions affect others, only taking occasional precautions so as not to find herself in trouble.
Although this book did not necessarily reach its full potential, (and oddly had quite a few typos), It still managed to reel me in and keep me hooked. I found that the novel, in its essence, portrayed a refreshing tribute to the innate female hunger. The constant need for bigger and better, not knowing exactly when satisfaction will be met, and yet pursuing the thought of fulfillment even if it means relinquishing every ounce of security that one has. The protagonist proves reckless and impulsive, with little care as to how her actions affect others, only taking occasional precautions so as not to find herself in trouble.
agmaynard's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Spare and excellent! Feeling numb, feeling stuck, feeling grief. And the red car plays its part.
ellemmm3's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I'm not sure I'm the right reader for The Red Car. It was a very quick read and while I found myself wanting to continue to read to see how it all turned out for the protagonist, I was disappointed that it didn't "turn out" at all. There was no real conclusion to the story, it just kind of meandered on until it just ended.
I'm not sure I'm the right reader for The Red Car. It was a very quick read and while I found myself wanting to continue to read to see how it all turned out for the protagonist, I was disappointed that it didn't "turn out" at all. There was no real conclusion to the story, it just kind of meandered on until it just ended.
booklvrkat's review against another edition
2.0
I don't even know how to shelve this. What did I just read?
giveortakeacomma's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.25
hannahchase's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0