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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
This was not at all what I expected.
I really liked the first third. Got abundantly bored by the middle. And was strangely confused by the end.
I love a character study novel, but this was not for me. I will say that Jonas’ writing style is really beautiful and her words-smith-ing is something so special it is not to be reckoned with. So I would gladly read another book by her to see if she lands it next time. I will also say I know I’m in the minority here and everyone is enamored by this novel, so, there’s that.
I did not find this “funny” or “razor sharp” or even “exciting”
I really liked the first third. Got abundantly bored by the middle. And was strangely confused by the end.
I love a character study novel, but this was not for me. I will say that Jonas’ writing style is really beautiful and her words-smith-ing is something so special it is not to be reckoned with. So I would gladly read another book by her to see if she lands it next time. I will also say I know I’m in the minority here and everyone is enamored by this novel, so, there’s that.
I did not find this “funny” or “razor sharp” or even “exciting”
Vladimir is wild! 3.5 stars. This book was recommended, I would not have picked it up otherwise! That is a certain kind of cover
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Probably a two and a half rounded up to three. Technically well written, but I didn't care for the story much at all and, when I finished, wasn't sure what the author's point was. The audible narrator was quite good, though.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of the most enjoyable books I’ve read in a while. Funny, profound, outrageous. You will want to talk with your friends about this when you are done.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the first ~80% of this, but the ending didn’t work for me at all. My only indication that the narrator was “obsessed” with Vladimir up to that point was that the dust jacket told me she was. Her feelings played out as a crush to me, until the shocking moment she drugged and bound him. Somehow, the ending became progressively more absurd from there. Perhaps these were all literary references that flew over my head, I’m not sure, but either way I was disappointed as I really enjoyed the bulk of this novel.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-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:
Yes