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flauschtrud's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
To be honest, I picked this book because I was intrigued by the title and the cover artwork (and because it was available at my local library).
It took me a while to finish, though. Not necessarily because it's bad, but I wasn't quite in the right mood for reading about dysfunctional families and toxic relationships.
I like the general idea of the story, but I couldn't really relate to it emotionally. This kind of secular monastery that the protagonist creates with a lot of money and drugs wouldn't be my personal choice for a mental reset. But I guess that's what the book is about.
It took me a while to finish, though. Not necessarily because it's bad, but I wasn't quite in the right mood for reading about dysfunctional families and toxic relationships.
I like the general idea of the story, but I couldn't really relate to it emotionally. This kind of secular monastery that the protagonist creates with a lot of money and drugs wouldn't be my personal choice for a mental reset. But I guess that's what the book is about.
krejuhen's review
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
reg19's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
tbewing's review
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
robertaborgia01's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ionacraig98's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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
3.5
giuliaheyward's review
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I’ve seen this book everywhere and avoided it because I couldn’t believe the hype. But when I caved and read a sample chapter online, I couldn’t put it down for the rest of the day.
I have some qualms with the ending — it felt rushed and came out of nowhere. And I don’t feel fully satisfied with it. But this is a must read.
I have some qualms with the ending — it felt rushed and came out of nowhere. And I don’t feel fully satisfied with it. But this is a must read.
annie_l_h's review against another edition
4.0
The main character is an absolutely self-centered, unlikeable person, but something about this novel was so hypnotic. I understand how this may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but personally I enjoyed reading the drug-hazed musing of an absolutely miserable and cruel person. I will concede that the execution was not what I expected, but something about this book was so mesmerizing that I devoured it in less than 24 hours.
bugfrancis's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0