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slefebvre95's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexism
lauralauralaura's review against another edition
3.0
I had a hard time getting through this book. The idea was just interesting enough (literally stealing people's dreams to make capitalism thrive more) that I could just about get past the horror of the idea and the general moist cluelessness of the protagonist. Just not my thing, even though I can see how others would like this book.
oosij's review against another edition
5.0
if severance (the book) met severance (the show). would be such a banger of a show itself.
ceceao's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
ryleyhorner's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.0
elaineruss's review
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Really surprised at just how good this was. Fascinating concept, heartbreaking, frequently funny and deeply thought provoking. I listened to this on audiobook and as wonderful as the narration was, I think it deserves an actual read to get the most out of it.
tomstbr's review
4.0
First, the audiobook narrator is top tier. Second, I really loved this. Maybe it's not perfect but it's philosophical without being a) too dry and b) too political. So...the personal without the political ;). Really great voice, imaginative and effectively dreamlike. Speaking to my generation. There's even a great Simpson's reference (And Maggie Makes Three)!!!
suspendedinair's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0