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roachyofbluebog's review against another edition
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Trauma goes in circles
jakedludwick's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
samlucas's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thought it might be too weird for me going into it knowing it was a peculiar crossover of anti-war, time travel, and philosophical aliens. And it was weird. But that's fine. Good read.
br1sr3alm's review against another edition
3.0
Ethan Hawke reads this book like he's announcing the PGA Championship. Am I being lulled to sleep or engaged in some awesome Vonnegut here? Wish he was told to speak louder and enunciate. Enjoyed the Vonnegut conversation at the end though.
burningupasun's review against another edition
4.0
Setting/World Building: 4/5
Main Character: 4/5
Other Characters: 3/5
Plot: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Triggering/Issues: 4/5 (Just minor things, mostly the main character's feelings towards his marriage bothered me.)
AVERAGED TOTAL: 3.8/5, rounded up to 4.
I understand the appeal of this book, and it's reasons for being considered a classic. I really did like the message I got in the book, about the results of war and such, and I enjoyed the disjointed story telling as a reflection of the time travel. This is just one of those books that I "got" but didn't love, but also didn't hate, you know? Which I suppose is why it's 4 stars and not 5. Good, but it didn't speak to me or anything.
Main Character: 4/5
Other Characters: 3/5
Plot: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Triggering/Issues: 4/5 (Just minor things, mostly the main character's feelings towards his marriage bothered me.)
AVERAGED TOTAL: 3.8/5, rounded up to 4.
I understand the appeal of this book, and it's reasons for being considered a classic. I really did like the message I got in the book, about the results of war and such, and I enjoyed the disjointed story telling as a reflection of the time travel. This is just one of those books that I "got" but didn't love, but also didn't hate, you know? Which I suppose is why it's 4 stars and not 5. Good, but it didn't speak to me or anything.
yourboytroy's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rancidslopshop's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
pisco's review against another edition
4.0
" '(...) - here's my book.' It is so short and jumbled and jangled, because there is nothing intelligent to say about a massacre. Everybody is supposed to be dead, to never say anything or want anything ever again. Everything is supposed to be quiet after a massacre, and it always is, except for the birds."
barrysbones's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0