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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
WHY IS THIS SO HIGHLY RATED??!
People call it funny, it is not funny. There are no jokes or amusement. There are only misogynistic exploits of an utterly dislikable main character you grow to hate so vehemently you do not feel any emotion trudging through this. Somehow it's also boring. It is simply boring and arduous to read. I love the performative arts and was looking forward to this. It just reminded me of all the disgusting bad sides of theatre, the tiny percentage that is disgusting about it, leaving out all the wonderful, joyous and magnificent. Nothing was learned. Was that the purpose?
People call it funny, it is not funny. There are no jokes or amusement. There are only misogynistic exploits of an utterly dislikable main character you grow to hate so vehemently you do not feel any emotion trudging through this. Somehow it's also boring. It is simply boring and arduous to read. I love the performative arts and was looking forward to this. It just reminded me of all the disgusting bad sides of theatre, the tiny percentage that is disgusting about it, leaving out all the wonderful, joyous and magnificent. Nothing was learned. Was that the purpose?
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slow start, compelling story, heart breaking ending.
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
dark
emotional
funny
fast-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
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Many reviewers call this funny, hilarious, but I found it moving and evocative of mono-no-aware. There are sections in the book which were drawn out, but as the story moved to its conclusion, the pace quickened and the ending was perfect.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Incredible. A new favorite. A must-listen, as Lennon brings the Irishness and humor of the story to life.
This book is about the role of art and hope, especially in tough times, and I appreciate that having these don’t necessarily solve everything. Lampo as narrator has a strong voice and you really get to know him. Despite all his flaws and how annoying his decisions are at times, I enjoyed rooting for him.
“Is the source of all love a lacking? Is that what creates emotion? Not a presence but an absence. Do you need to be empty to be filled?”
“The gods have brought me low, just like Heracles, yet thinking this raises my spirits some, and though it hurts like a bastard, putting a spin on the pain makes it my own.”
“Common sense is common, has no imagination, and only works by precedent. It leaves the man who follows it poorer, if not in pocket, then in his heart. Fuck common sense.”
“Is the source of all love a lacking? Is that what creates emotion? Not a presence but an absence. Do you need to be empty to be filled?”
“The gods have brought me low, just like Heracles, yet thinking this raises my spirits some, and though it hurts like a bastard, putting a spin on the pain makes it my own.”
“Common sense is common, has no imagination, and only works by precedent. It leaves the man who follows it poorer, if not in pocket, then in his heart. Fuck common sense.”