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bella152's review against another edition
2.0
In some ways, two stars is generous for this read which I really did not enjoy. But I did finish it which I think speaks to the quality of the writing (but certainly not the story (or maybe it's the other way around?)). It had the right sort of kook to suck me in but was just lacking in so many areas. And that ending!! Seriously?! Definitely not one I'll recommend to others. If you want multiple times lines, turn to Blake Crouch's brilliant "Recursion".
aubreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bennnnnnnn's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
2.0
mysoulintention's review against another edition
There wasn’t enough world building before adding this extra layer of complexity. Wasn’t grounded enough in the story and tried to give it a chance, but tired of trying with this one
aayusha's review against another edition
2.0
One of those books where I couldn't stay focused on the story or the characters long enough to actually care what happened.
maria0889's review against another edition
4.0
Weird book. Lots of interesting ideas but also weird.
erboe501's review against another edition
2.0
I dislike Groundhog Day-esque narratives, but a bookshop shelf talker convinced me I'd like this book. Speculative, female friendship, apocalypse, the Louvre. What made the book just "meh" wasn't the repetition inherent in Groundhog Day plots. Thankfully, this kind of time wormhole involved more variety day to day. I found the explanations for the time loops confusing (although I didn't try especially hard to understand). I find the idea that female friendship bonds are more fulfilling than romantic heterosexual relationships compelling. And I like complicated female friendship narratives. I don't know much about cartoonists, so the descriptions of Bertie developing cartoons and thinking like an illustrator was enjoyable. But the sum of all these parts just wasn't very remarkable.
el_entrenador_loco's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
supermandireader's review against another edition
Started reading the book on Libby, read the sample and liked so I checked it out and then almost immediately read the description (which in my opinion spoiled the groundhog day part of the plot). I don't usually read apocalyptic fiction and I didn't love reading about hurricanes that had destroyed much of Texas so at that point I decided this might just not be the book for me.
jillwerbisky's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0