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Pretend I'm Dead: FROM THE AUTHOR OF BIG SWISS by Jen Beagin, Jen Beagin

sarah999's review against another edition

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3.0

eh

hellasmella's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

piaolofsson's review against another edition

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slow-paced

2.0

psc's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

crystalina0623's review against another edition

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3.0

Beginning was really good, but then the end sort of dwindled. Feels a little like trauma porn. But I am invested in the characters now. Wouldn’t call it good, but still would like to continue the series.

mmsnz's review against another edition

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dark funny
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

clogluvr's review against another edition

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

3.75

dagreatcatsby's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tildahlia's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 - what a debut. A strange book that with bolts of dark humour amidst a pretty bleak and sad backdrop. The protagonist Mona is so likeable and strangely relatable as she muddles through her early 20s grappling with childhood trauma, loneliness and just being a bit of a strange cat. Fantastic writing, excellent characters. Look forward to Beagin's future works.

bananski's review against another edition

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emotional reflective
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3.5

I’m not sure if I’ll read the next one.