Reviews

Rouge by Mona Awad

lajones1_23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

marjxrie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

Loved every work of this novel, really beautifully written with such a strong and important story to tell.

savbad's review against another edition

4.0

First third is necessary but slow. Last two thirds are brilliant story telling. Will not look at retinol the same again.

Merged review:

First third is necessary but slow. Last two thirds are brilliant story telling. Will not look at retinol the same again.

Merged review:

First third is necessary but slow. Last two thirds are brilliant story telling. Will not look at retinol the same again.

rogeliopeschard's review against another edition

4.0

I liked how all the themes and the overall message were weaved into the story. Even though I couldn't fully relate to the main character, the book definitely left me thinking and wondering about what it had to say.

For the more suspenseful parts I felt that it was lacking some balance towards the end. I felt that some parts were not as gripping as I would have thought they would be. However, I did enjoy the way the book was written and the creative decisions to lay out the story.



Merged review:

I liked how all the themes and the overall message were weaved into the story. Even though I couldn't fully relate to the main character, the book definitely left me thinking and wondering about what it had to say.

For the more suspenseful parts I felt that it was lacking some balance towards the end. I felt that some parts were not as gripping as I would have thought they would be. However, I did enjoy the way the book was written and the creative decisions to lay out the story.



Merged review:

I liked how all the themes and the overall message were weaved into the story. Even though I couldn't fully relate to the main character, the book definitely left me thinking and wondering about what it had to say.

For the more suspenseful parts I felt that it was lacking some balance towards the end. I felt that some parts were not as gripping as I would have thought they would be. However, I did enjoy the way the book was written and the creative decisions to lay out the story.

rachelpatterstock's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective medium-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

5.0

sixthspring's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

4.0

missriss's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I really loved this book more than I thought I would. I’ve read some of Mona Awad’s previous books and wasn’t a fan, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The character’s grief journey  tugs at your heart in the last couple chapters, really packing a punch. I really liked the magical style of writing, which really brings you into the story. If you read any of Mona Awad’s books, read this one! 

erinsreadinglist's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.0

Weird but addictive

tarasoraptor's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

cassandrafortinn's review against another edition

Soft dnf.