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kadenagz's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mirandagabrielle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The way that Emma Cline captures Alex's story over just a few days is so fascinating and complicated. Alex's habits and delusions make her such an interesting character and as she faces different trials and meets new people over the course of the book the reader thinks more about class and addiction in the 21st century. There are points when we feel sympathy for the characters and other points when we loathe them for their actions. That tension, especially within the elite setting that Alex resides, as well as the skillful writing style, made me unable to put the book down.
heymybooks's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-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
2.0
juliewhalen's review against another edition
slow-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
2.0
rebekahbellreadsbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
ginapetruzz's review against another edition
4.0
Alright what the hell. The level of the ambiguity in the ending and in the details we know about the characters wasn't really for me – sometimes it felt like underdevelopment instead of a stylistic choice. Maybe just not my cup of tea. Really great plot though and totally sucked me in. I would say like 3.5 or 3.75 stars but I'm rounding up because I have a generous and loving heart
chinue's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual content
stonedsex's review against another edition
tense
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
4.0
vikkimarie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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