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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
dark
reflective
sad
medium-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
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 ⭐️ (I rounded up)
Millie really isn’t that bad compared to some of the other extremely depressed characters I’ve read lately. If anything, she’s more relatable because she is more average and not completely batshit insane.
Millie really isn’t that bad compared to some of the other extremely depressed characters I’ve read lately. If anything, she’s more relatable because she is more average and not completely batshit insane.
reflective
medium-paced
dark
funny
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think I may have liked this better if I'd read it when it came out--a lot of litfic I've read since its publication has focused on similar themes with stronger execution. Butler's writing style was definitely a plus, I'd be interested in checking out Banal Nightmare next
I am a huge fan of Butler’s writing. Her ability to capture the nature of depression, cynicism, life in your twenties/thirties is so relatable and cathartic. Would recommend to anyone who wants to remind themselves it’s okay to be in a state of ambiguity
Single, 30yo Millie is a temp-receptionist who just works, drinks, watches Forensic Files, and occasionally hangs out with a girlfriend she hates. Darkly funny look at the modern life of a woman trying to get her shit together. Liked it a lot.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The disparity between the protagonist's inner monologue, her actions, and the opinion of the other characters about her is as unsettling as it is relatable.