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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was really curious and interested in this book based on the plot (see what I did there - ha) but unfortunately it fell quite flat for me. Immediately I was struck by the rambling and strange overly descriptive descriptions. The foreshadowing was IMMENSE and made then the “thriller” aspect of the book feel painfully slow. I also felt very little empathy for Jacob and felt weird disconnected. I wish I had been more invested and the thriller had been more thrilling. Ultimately I was pleased with the ending so I give it a little boost for that.
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Intriguing thriller, based on the life of a novelist and the idea of who truly owns a story. Ultimately I completely guessed the ending, which was unfortunate since the entire plot of the novel within the novel was that it was the ultimate twist, the most unpredictable mystery in all of publishing.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Don't waste your time. Totally predictable. Didn't even connect well to the main character.
1. The twist was so obvious from pretty early in the book
2. The whole conundrum which was the crux of the story could have been avoided if the main character was just honest from the get go. There was no reason to lie.
A frustrating read.
2. The whole conundrum which was the crux of the story could have been avoided if the main character was just honest from the get go. There was no reason to lie.
A frustrating read.
It's smart, clever and believable.
Jacob Finch Bonner wrote a novel, "The Invention of Wonder" at 25 years old which turned into a best seller. He struggled to publish another book and started teaching at Ripley College where he consulted with a brilliant student, Evan Parker, who had an impressive manuscript.
A few years later after he was no longer teaching, Bonner learned that his former student had died with no survivors except a niece. Then he decided to gamble and stole his book. And then happy days were ahead and he enjoyed a huge success. But there was a leak. Someone sent him a message telling him he was a thief.
It's not the first time that this concept has been used with a writer stealing someone else's work. The author presents this quote at the beginning of the book: "good writers borrow, great writers steal" by T.S. Eliot.
However, it doesn't take long to notice this book is different and exceptional in many ways. The author cleverly worked Bonner's new novel, "Crib" into "The Plot" with an exciting, action packed storyline. It's an eye opener for those that are interested in writing and publishing. This book was devoured overnight.
My thanks to Jean Hanff Korelitz and Celedon Books for sending me a copy of the book which gets released on May 11, 2021.
Jacob Finch Bonner wrote a novel, "The Invention of Wonder" at 25 years old which turned into a best seller. He struggled to publish another book and started teaching at Ripley College where he consulted with a brilliant student, Evan Parker, who had an impressive manuscript.
A few years later after he was no longer teaching, Bonner learned that his former student had died with no survivors except a niece. Then he decided to gamble and stole his book. And then happy days were ahead and he enjoyed a huge success. But there was a leak. Someone sent him a message telling him he was a thief.
It's not the first time that this concept has been used with a writer stealing someone else's work. The author presents this quote at the beginning of the book: "good writers borrow, great writers steal" by T.S. Eliot.
However, it doesn't take long to notice this book is different and exceptional in many ways. The author cleverly worked Bonner's new novel, "Crib" into "The Plot" with an exciting, action packed storyline. It's an eye opener for those that are interested in writing and publishing. This book was devoured overnight.
My thanks to Jean Hanff Korelitz and Celedon Books for sending me a copy of the book which gets released on May 11, 2021.
dark
mysterious
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:
No
okayyyy the plot of this book was soooo goood, this is what i want when i say i want lil hints, not shit blindsiding you, but i can't give away nothin!!! read it, I'm surprised this isn't bigger