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The Wall by John Lanchester

precarious_rolo's review

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

liaashryver's review against another edition

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1.0

DNF

stephibabes's review against another edition

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4.0

It has been a while since I read a dystopian novel and whilst this is not my favourite it was a pleasurable read. The early part of the book drew me in quickly due to the way the narrator was pretty much a mystery. This evolved throughout the book and my feelings towards him waxed and waned. I genuinely gasped at a couple of moments, but maybe the pace could have been elongated somewhat. Or maybe I just read it very quickly!

alienstory's review

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adventurous mysterious reflective 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? No

4.0

cem_pasha's review against another edition

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

3.75

lisavx's review

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

bookishmama17's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

alishyasukaroti's review

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adventurous emotional funny informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

reli's review

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mysterious medium-paced

3.0

eyekanreed's review against another edition

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3.0

As far as post post-apocalyptic books go, it's not the worst and it's not the best. It won't be on any of my top 10 lists of any genre, but if you're a post-apocalypse/dystopian novel fan, it's a decent read while you're waiting for something great.