Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Siracusa by Delia Ephron

3 reviews

e11en's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

4.0

I just can’t help it… I love books about absolutely horrible rich white people having petty problems and acting like entitled fools. 
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elvahn's review against another edition

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mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The plot is provided to us via accounts as told by the 4 adults on a trip in Italy. This POV was enjoyable, and unlike what I tend to find in books, as we can see 4 very different perspectives to the actions taking place. 

I wouldn't recommend this to someone actively going through a separation via infidelity. Otherwise, a relaxed book all things considered

Unfortunately for me, I saw where the plot was going rather quickly. While this made me want to find out exactly what happens, in the end I was disappointed to *not* find out much more and also to be right with no major twists.
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bridgethoneybee's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A lot of buildup for somewhat of a lackluster ending. Saw the twist coming early on and the drama that ensued just fell short. I enjoyed the multiple POVs though it made dialogue difficult to process sometimes. Difficult to invest in the characters as they were all a bit unbearable (intentionally). Bonus points for beautiful setting and imagery!
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