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mxhcat's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
3.75
Graphic: Sexual harassment
reidreids's review
challenging
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
owlyenthusiast's review
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
I found out much too late that this was a sequel to The Idiot, which I had not read. On its own, Either/or is still a compelling, witty, and touching coming of age tale. I had issues keeping up with the many secondary characters which I’m sure is due to the fact that I did not read the first book. I also have no doubt that reading The Idiot would have made the conclusion to this book that much more satisfying.
kamflora's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
4.0
reader_runner's review
3.0
I loved the Idiot, and was really excited to hear of a sequel. Either/Or continues with Selin at Harvard, trying to live a “full” life. For some reason, I found this a little difficult to get into - some bits were repetitive, and Selin didn’t always seem to be like her character in the Idiot. I did enjoy her summer travels though.
nolsrkive's review
2.0
Um..yeah no. At first when i set this book aside, i thought i wasn’t in the mood for a « slice of life » kind of story. However, i recently picked it up again and i just found myself getting bored as i flipped through the pages, i kept checking how many pages i have left in the book. I’m going to have to dnf it at 35%. Kinda bummed cuz the book looked really promising :(
emhakes's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lexie25fih's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
alma_sven's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5