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wauyan's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.0
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'My Purple Scented Novel' by Ian McEwan is pretty great short story of a crime that goes undetected.
A not so famous novelist is invited to take care of his more famous friend's home. While their, he learns of an unfinished novel, and devises a plan of literary deception that will change the fortunes of each man.
I really liked this tightly plotted story. It comes off a bit like a heist story in the execution. I liked that the story mentioned the literary crimes of Lee Israel, as I just saw the movie based on what she did.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Vintage, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
A not so famous novelist is invited to take care of his more famous friend's home. While their, he learns of an unfinished novel, and devises a plan of literary deception that will change the fortunes of each man.
I really liked this tightly plotted story. It comes off a bit like a heist story in the execution. I liked that the story mentioned the literary crimes of Lee Israel, as I just saw the movie based on what she did.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Vintage, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
susytore's review against another edition
3.0
3,5*
Ho trovato molto ben scritto il racconto che da il titolo al volume. Il saggio sull'io invece lo trovo poco centrato, anche se propone un excursus interessante sull'io nella letteratura.
Ho trovato molto ben scritto il racconto che da il titolo al volume. Il saggio sull'io invece lo trovo poco centrato, anche se propone un excursus interessante sull'io nella letteratura.
emmajonesgill's review against another edition
4.0
I was in need of something short to have on in the background, and Ian McEwans very own narration of this book was exactly what was needed.
McEwan has a way with words, and I loved hearing this tale. Definitely worth a read (or listen) and one I'm sure I'll return to when I'm in need of something small again.
McEwan has a way with words, and I loved hearing this tale. Definitely worth a read (or listen) and one I'm sure I'll return to when I'm in need of something small again.
bhavani's review against another edition
4.0
This book gave me a creeping sense of horror and I suspect it'll stay with me for a long time.
lmclar12's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars. This was a great infuriating short story. Highly recommend
lottemarleen's review against another edition
5.0
Went into this book not knowing what it was about and having zero expectations. So I was properly blown away by this tiny book. I don't wanna explain what it's about cause the story is only 35 pages and I don't want to give anything away. But just know that I was very intrigued from start to finish.
carole888's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A perfectly executed plot, with themes of friendship, betrayal, plagiarism, and deceit. This is a short story, only 34pgs and it’s a page-turner … takes about 20mins to read …. and it’s well worth reading. Originally published to celebrate the author’s 70th birthday. The story can also be found in the New Yorker.