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zchain2's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm love a critique on late stage capitalism and the absurdity of work but the book didn’t fully come together for me. I felt disconnected from the story toward the end. I enjoyed the book’s many quirks and loved and deeply felt for the main character.
leila's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I read Terrace Story before this one and while I did enjoy it, I like this one a lot more. It felt more fully-realized. This was just very fun! I think that Hilary Leichter’s writing style is my preferred type of litfic-meets-magical-realism. Temporary is a book that I will probably carry with me in small bits and pieces for years to come.
luke_823's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
nnnaaommiii's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
rainyamy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
thegracexu's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
4.5
Silly, absurd, surreal - my brand of fantasy, commentary and humour
hadasvampira's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ipseite's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
thefatspicegirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
3.0
this is an absurdist critique of capitalism, and though i found it witty, humorous, and heartfelt during certain moments, i also feel like the writing and plot was so pretentious at times that i feel like i'm not smart enough to fully "get it." i've never felt that way about a book really. i appreciate it for what it is though & i am glad i read it. ultimately a quirky little book that i can't quite figure out. maybe you're not supposed to.
nbpamies's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5