Reviews

Self-Portrait with Nothing by Aimee Pokwatka

annaisinhiding's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense 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? No

2.75

This book didn’t have noticeable conflict that captured my attention until about 65-75% of the way through, and then it felt like the author tried to shove too much information and plot twists into the last third. The first two thirds felt under developed. 

ptrshr's review

medium-paced

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

2.5

mhowell19's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

chananda's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

nshalla's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

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

2.5

tauwillow's review against another edition

4.0

Wonderful world building and interesting complex characters. As a painter, I was captivated by the mystery at the center of the story. I too know how the subjects of my work take on a life of their own. So it was fascinating to see how the author took this idea and played it out until the end.

All that said, the mystery isn’t the story. It’s a novel about what real family means, in all its flawed and subtle glory.

wkmiller's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

1.5

picketfences's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

junkerqueen's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I LOVED this book. Judging from the reviews I’d say my experience as a reader was influenced by relating to the protagonist Pepper. This is like Midnight library x Constance Bones x Orphan 8. 

madamedefarge's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0