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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It is short and interesting in an abstract way but also very slow and meandering. It is a challenging read. I powered though and appreciated the book but wouldn’t say I enjoyed it.
Edith acts like the oldest 39 year old woman in the world.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ambiguously romantic; ambiguously amusing; ambiguously good.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
[1984; Booker Prize winner] Loved this book from beginning to end; loved her writing, the characters, the setting, the story. A lovely reading experience.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
Beautifully written, small book about a small little life moment where someone finds their own way. Interesting larger than life characters that are actually fragile or broken underneath and less secure than they seem. Weird kind of time zone too. Felt old?
Retreat to a luxury hotel in central Europe and think about your life, future and past. The exquisite food, the beautiful scenery, the art on the wall all act to soothe the common reader (me) into a blissful state of mind.
It is a common motive that I have come across a few times in the past year (grand hotel Europa, magic mountain). After the scene has been set, usually two themes vie for attention: deep introspections versus never ending gossip. This novel mostly contains the latter, but in a pleasant way. So don't expect too much and allow yourself to indulge and enjoy!
It is a common motive that I have come across a few times in the past year (grand hotel Europa, magic mountain). After the scene has been set, usually two themes vie for attention: deep introspections versus never ending gossip. This novel mostly contains the latter, but in a pleasant way. So don't expect too much and allow yourself to indulge and enjoy!
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes