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larabavery's review against another edition
The writing was beautiful but there were too many useless side characters, unnecessary description, and detail. Not every book needs a thrilling plot but the indulgent pace of this one wore my patience thin.
kjmnn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow the ending
mcmvxxiii's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
celka's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nlgeorge73's review against another edition
5.0
Refreshingly original and multifaceted. Oscar and Lucinda are two captivating individuals with unconventional backgrounds. Peter Carey demonstrates amazing talent by bringing together these misfits via shared compulsions. What follows is a unpredictable sequence of events leading to an unforgettable journey culminating in an unimaginable conclusion. Fabulous read!
zoe243's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-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
3.5
eleanornd's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rzeiset's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cseibs's review against another edition
4.0
Such a satisfying read. Oscar and Lucinda are two of the oddest characters in literature, yet Carey has drawn them so carefully that their quirks do not feel contrived, but rather authentic and touching. I have felt betrayed by the suddenness of Carey's endings in the past, but the twist here was not only jolting but fitting. This book should be every misfit's bible, as embracing one's flaws is exalted and turning from them only brings downfall. We should all be so lucky to be an Odd Bod or his Lucinda and have the chance to gamble on happiness.
regamemnon's review against another edition
2.0
This book was alright. It started slow as hell. Some of the language Carey used was great, but I wasn't particularly riveted and the ending wasn't all that satisfying.