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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
For a book that really tried to sell how this was the most AMAZING plot, it was just a regular plot?? It was enjoyable but also regular.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Predictable in a unexciting way
Plot summary: Writer Jacob Finch Bonner steals the plot of a book from a (now) deceased student and passes it off as his own (kind of, because as acknowledged several times within the book itself, no idea is 100% original). Book becomes a huge success. Afterwards, someone starts anonymously messaging Jake about how he’s a thief. The rest of the book deals with Jake trying to get to the bottom of who is harassing him and the of course, the origin of the plot.
Review: I may have read too many thrillers at this point but it was really, really obvious who the antagonist was from very early on, so the book didn’t have much of a plot twist. That said, it was still an enjoyable read because this was a well-written book, and the antagonist is so ruthlessly cruel and cold that it was almost refreshing. I especially enjoyed the fact that this was a book about a book, and that’s a personal favorite of mine as far as sub-genres go.
Review: I may have read too many thrillers at this point but it was really, really obvious who the antagonist was from very early on, so the book didn’t have much of a plot twist. That said, it was still an enjoyable read because this was a well-written book, and the antagonist is so ruthlessly cruel and cold that it was almost refreshing. I especially enjoyed the fact that this was a book about a book, and that’s a personal favorite of mine as far as sub-genres go.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-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
So fun to read even though it felt rather obvious what the twist would be
If you love a plot twist, here’s a book ABOUT a plot twist. Like, literally that’s what it’s about. I will not discuss the plot of THE PLOT, because it really does have to be experienced on the page. Seriously, if you really really love a plot twist, read this fast before anyone ruins it for you.
Except to say that it’s pretty much perfect. The plot, that is. The characters in THE PLOT aren’t quite so thought out. They each serve their purpose, but they feel a bit like utilitarian cyphers. The protagonist is bookish and feeling sorry for himself because he’s a has-been until the plot calls upon him to be a brilliant, suave detective, at which point he becomes that thing, with no indication that he was capable of such a thing before. But it matters little — in THE PLOT, the plot’s the thing.
But did I devour it in three days? I did. Do I recommend it? I do. Would I like to discuss it with you after you’ve read it? I would. Will HBO make a highly acclaimed limited series? Undoubtedly, they will. But the book will probably be better.
Except to say that it’s pretty much perfect. The plot, that is. The characters in THE PLOT aren’t quite so thought out. They each serve their purpose, but they feel a bit like utilitarian cyphers. The protagonist is bookish and feeling sorry for himself because he’s a has-been until the plot calls upon him to be a brilliant, suave detective, at which point he becomes that thing, with no indication that he was capable of such a thing before. But it matters little — in THE PLOT, the plot’s the thing.
But did I devour it in three days? I did. Do I recommend it? I do. Would I like to discuss it with you after you’ve read it? I would. Will HBO make a highly acclaimed limited series? Undoubtedly, they will. But the book will probably be better.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Revealed in somewhat obvious way.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am not sure if this book is written as satire.. if it is then my rating is slightly different 😅 if it isn’t, then this is probably one of the most predictable, cliched ‘thrillers’ you’ll read
