3.49 AVERAGE


4.5
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DID NOT FINISH: 38%

I just really hated all of the characters, and not in a good way.
dark medium-paced

WHAT A BOOK! I read this today, nearly in one sitting. I just could not pull myself away from it. I don’t think I like any single character here, but I loved this damn book and it will haunt me!

confused by the vitriolic reviews — a character study of a vain English professor entrenched in her views, with a third act that goes off the rails (!) but definitely interesting things to say.. and just incredible at the sentence level

beautifully written..but what a strange, strange novel. can’t say I didn’t enjoy it though!
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A fun read - I did not see where this was going.  I loved the main character.
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Great character study of a complicated, complex,  and unlikable woman. Also offers a stinging, satirical look at the world and politics of academia. 

The ending felt a little rushed to me.
challenging dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

so fun and wry and unexpected!!!