Reviews

The Idea of Perfection by Kate Grenville

mya_kershaw_dann's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

vanessar's review against another edition

4.0

Quite a touching and in places funny read about accepting imperfection in ourselves. Very believable characters.

peter_fischer's review against another edition

5.0

This is a most beautiful love story, set in rural Australia, about two ordinary people. The characters are so well drawn, they almost leap off the page. Written with gentle humour and compassion, this story celebrates us normal, unattractive, and socially shy and awkward people. This novel is a real gem!

katrinadalythompson's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

henryk_2557's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.25

elfiea's review against another edition

4.0

4.5

clemmi's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book so much. Kate Grenville does an amazing job of documenting the slippages in human connection and how hard it can be if you don't find people inherently easy to be around in a world that values extraversion. She guides us through the sadness and happiness of the characters so well with little revealing moments of their past that are understated but really hit you hard. Plus, wonderful depictions of life in Australia, as always.

snicho1006's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

amatranfer's review

• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

bibliobethreads's review

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5