linneahedvig's review against another edition
4.0
I love an academic satire. The main character is really focused on whether her clothes make her look professorial enough and how long she can put off going to the bathroom while trying to get work done. It’s just too real.
dessa's review against another edition
5.0
This novel is like Martin John meets The First Bad Man meets every horrible thought I've ever had about academia, which is to say it's terrifyingly unsettling and sharp.
avab2000's review against another edition
3.0
dnf at 7.2%
sorry suzette, but this dark academia book had too much frickin academia in it for a poor average joe like me to enjoy……..
sorry suzette, but this dark academia book had too much frickin academia in it for a poor average joe like me to enjoy……..
nancymar's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
5.0
idkmaclassiccars's review
4.5
Everything about this read felt unique, from the stream of consciousness to the disarming timelessness of it all, and the mystery of what is really going on, it was all a lot! But I had a great time reading this
lene_kretzsch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
adrianmcc's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
emmaaleigha's review against another edition
5.0
Insufferable characters depicted through a mundane, yet strange and eerie plot has been a noticeable trend in contemporary lit recently (which I’m completely here for). Regarding this direction, I think Suzette Mayr takes the cake. She’s witty, direct, and insightful, and has a way of articulating things so beautifully.
I loved the honest (and brutally vivid) depiction of academia, specifically in the English department. It would be a treat to sit down with Mayr and hear about the individuals and events that inspired this novel.
Also this gal just won the Giller!! After thoroughly enjoying this novel, I can’t wait to read the Sleeping Car Porter next.