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hallelizak's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crazzyme99's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
salla_kirjainmerkit's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
shawshaff's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
my god - Ava was insufferable. This was such a slow read for me (partly because I had so much going on) due to the fact Ava's inner turmoil was difficult to consume. many times I had to pause because I was cringing. which I understand is the point, Ava is all our worst selves when we're operating out of insecurity and past hurts.
the writing style was well done, I loved how it was the first person with third person intertwined. all the discussion on language was right up my alley, felt like I was in grad school again analyzing clauses. so fun! that was the saving grace for me.
the writing style was well done, I loved how it was the first person with third person intertwined. all the discussion on language was right up my alley, felt like I was in grad school again analyzing clauses. so fun! that was the saving grace for me.
b00kh0arder's review against another edition
5.0
I can see why this has been compared to Sally Rooney, as they do broadly cover similar emotional territories - the complicated nature of modern relationships, sex, politics and class - but Dolan is not a Rooney clone. Exciting Times looks even more into the ambigous spaces present in all these subjects, and Ava is a cooler (in tone), dryer narrator, who tends toward over-thinking & over-analysing (but often in an entertaining way).
Won't be everybody's cup of tea but I really enjoyed it regardless.
Won't be everybody's cup of tea but I really enjoyed it regardless.
lqueijo's review against another edition
3.0
Ainda que continue a não achar grande piada à falta de história, dentro da história, nem a perceber o “hype” em torno deste tipo de literatura, do que tenho lido das “novas” autoras irlandesas, este livro está uns furos acima. Para além das divagações existenciais típicas destas autoras (e da irritante falta de auto-estima da protagonista) há a preocupação de discorrer sobre determinados temas interessantes - colonialismo, classes, sexualidade, entre outros mais esbatidos.
O género, continua a não me convencer.
Lê-se, se não houver melhor.
O género, continua a não me convencer.
Lê-se, se não houver melhor.
sarahbethhh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gayathiri_rajendran's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
seirinou's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
markitherainbowreader's review against another edition
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75