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thirdtimesacharm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcohol, Misogyny, and Sexism
flai's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
olya_hakob's review against another edition
At first I thought this was the darkest book I've read. Then I realized it is the saddest one. There is a striking loneliness in this book. What seems to be a sheer piece of madness is actually an unquenchable longing for love and understanding. The lunatic actions terrified me at first but then I felt really sorry for this man who has been deprived of warmth and love for his whole life (first the mother, then the wife).
Although some people find the style repetitive, these recurring motifs and phrases provide the key to unlock the world of madness and delusion of the narrator.
Although some people find the style repetitive, these recurring motifs and phrases provide the key to unlock the world of madness and delusion of the narrator.
miastrilecka's review against another edition
5.0
The book is amazing, challenging, frightening, and feels like a fever dream. Beautifully written
evelina96's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I don´t understand this book. The narrator was fine and the language wasn't hard to understand but the plot was incredibly confusing. It was also very gory and misogynistic.