Reviews

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

julia85's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

brandongryder's review against another edition

4.0

Enjoyed this “literary thriller” more than I thought I would. It was interesting to read an inside perspective on the creative process and brought up legitimate questions about appropriating others ideas. Is there actually an original plot left to be explored? I figured out plot so early that I almost convinced myself that I was wrong. I would recommend this book.

wellredphd's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.5

ladyday's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

lisakerd's review against another edition

3.0

I don’t know how to feel about this book because the first 75% was so slow (I’d say 2 stars), but the last 25% was one twist after another (4 stars). So I’ll average it out to a 3 star rating.

a_love35's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

2.75

The concept of the book is interesting and a good one but the execution of it was lacking for me. I found myself speeding up the audiobook more than usual and fast forwarding through sections because it would take so long for him to get to his point. You can see every twist a mile away which made it worse to read him dragging out what was supposed to be a mystery. Overall it’s a fine read but if you’re a heavy thriller reader you may find it boring. 

dowryofbooks's review against another edition

2.0

2/5 stars

Okay, clearly I'm in the minority here when it comes to this book but it didn't do it for me.

This is about an unsuccessful author whos student tells him the "greatest story" with the "greatest plot twist of all time" and a few years later he does a google search, finds out that student died, and then proceeds to write his own book using his students' plot. Finally getting the success and recognition he's dreamed of, Jake's bliss doesn't last long when he receives an email from someone telling him they know he stole the plot.

Overall, I feel like this book spent waaaay too much time hyping up its own super predictable plot twist and when it was finally revealed it was underwhelming. It was a good story but does it hold up to the standard this book set for itself? In my opinion, no. Also the pacing felt off. The first half felt like such a slog to get through I had my audiobook bumped up to 2.5x speed just waiting to get to the end.

bexhobson's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

melinda_and_her_books's review against another edition

3.0

I don't get the hype on this one. Not really a thriller... I mean there is some but not much and it's not how you would think.

metchap's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0