Reviews

Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal

ksfinnerty's review

adventurous tense fast-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

4.0

christiek's review against another edition

4.0

Vivid and tense.

iammaya's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.5

sensitive_boy's review against another edition

reflective

3.75

buttercupita's review against another edition

4.0

I had heard about this book on the New York Times podcast of their top ten books of 2023, and the writing (translation?) was indeed beautiful. It's a gripping story about a Russian conscript trying to escape as he rides the trans-Siberian railroad, and the French woman who tries to help him. Given the war between Russia and Ukraine, it felt very timely. You could probably read the entire book in 90 minutes (anyone who is looking to meet their reading goal!) and it would be worthwhile!

discokonomi's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

counterfeitnickel's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Beautiful descriptions and tense action

shelbyshelbxo's review against another edition

5.0

This book is such a gem! The pacing is incredible. So glad I gave this one a go, it’s very short but it will definitely stay with me for a while.

em1066's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

harveym's review

adventurous emotional informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0