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maia313's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Think I would have enjoyed this more upon a second reading - fairly hard to follow but an interesting read! great as a postmodern text, would like to read more Pynchon. However, some parts are left unanswered which although well done, feels a bit unsatisfying. The paranoia/conspiracy element I enjoyed, but thought this could have been played on a bit more. Will be interesting to study and to compare to other works.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Racial slurs, Suicide, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, and Drug use
grantsharpies's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Suicide, Violence, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, and Drug use
carmentxx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
i cant even bring myself to say i’m glad i finished this book, because i’m not. i know oedipa’s inability to step back from the potential conspiracy is supposed to represent how overwhelming paranoia can be, but i hated it. i just kept thinking, what’s the point? i’m still struggling to find one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Suicide, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
chloesnotscared's review against another edition
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, and Racial slurs
Minor: Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Cursing, Death, and Antisemitism
maryshelleys's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
i feel more confused finishing this book than i did starting it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Sexual content
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