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jgwatt's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maucha's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-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
duckieeereads's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
novabird's review against another edition
4.0
The author's fresh voice is like a welcome breeze on a hot summer's day when people involved in a car accident start physically fighting over blame.
hailbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
This book was different than anything i've ever read before and I don't think the synopsis fits it at all. I loved how all the characters were flawed but had a purpose that made you want to forgive those flaws. I also think the use of the title in this book was masterful!! and omg the black box tape left me with goosebumps. The writing was really well done and the story was really engaging. Overall a great nove!!!
mostrengo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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? N/A
3.75
revisins's review against another edition
3.0
Okay. So, the novel has evocative moments and some poignantly rendered insights. Unfortunately, for me, there isn't a lot to connect those flashes of brilliance together.
The story is a slice of life piece. It's meditative. It's reflective. It just kind of ends. It doesn't build to any resounding conclusion. It just ends with a PTSD afflicted asshole of a man looking at the shards of his life and maybe, possibly, hoping to build a better life from them.
It's a selfish story. It's indulgent. It just didn't work for me. I know why it would work for many others--intensely well written. As mentioned--the craft of the novel is piercing and needs to be considered.
Craft isn't everything though. It's important to do something with it.
The story is a slice of life piece. It's meditative. It's reflective. It just kind of ends. It doesn't build to any resounding conclusion. It just ends with a PTSD afflicted asshole of a man looking at the shards of his life and maybe, possibly, hoping to build a better life from them.
It's a selfish story. It's indulgent. It just didn't work for me. I know why it would work for many others--intensely well written. As mentioned--the craft of the novel is piercing and needs to be considered.
Craft isn't everything though. It's important to do something with it.
isajervis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
lauragomezbot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.75