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kirya_aere's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
goldlimes's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ljutavidra's review against another edition
1.0
Eh, savremeni Francuzi. Uvek imate tako lepe korice, tako zavodljive naslove. Tako puno obećavate, a šta dobijem na kraju svaki put???? N-i-š-t-a.
Odmah da se ogradim; možda je do mene. Možda je do prevoda. A možda je i do pisca i knjige.
Premisa je zvučala jako uzbudljivo: jednoj izdavačkoj kući stigne rukopis i oni se oduševe toliko da odluče da objave knjigu. Kad, odjednom, krenu da se dešavaju ubistva opisana baš kao u knjizi. Nažalost, to je sve napisano zbrda zdola, glavna urednica izdavačke kuće zamalo nastrada u avionskoj nesreći i onda shvati da pati od amnezije, pa moramo da upoznajemo njenog muža, pa njenog psihoterapeuta, pa šefa (koji je preminuo, ali ona sada živi u njegovoj kući... too long didn't read fazon). A tek samo razrešenje je toliko bedno, da me evo mrzi i da vam prepričam.
Naravoučenije: ako se u naslovu spominje bilo kakvo čitanje, knjige, biblioteke i drugo, to ne znači da je knjiga automatski dobra, nauči to Nina već jednom.
Odmah da se ogradim; možda je do mene. Možda je do prevoda. A možda je i do pisca i knjige.
Premisa je zvučala jako uzbudljivo: jednoj izdavačkoj kući stigne rukopis i oni se oduševe toliko da odluče da objave knjigu. Kad, odjednom, krenu da se dešavaju ubistva opisana baš kao u knjizi. Nažalost, to je sve napisano zbrda zdola, glavna urednica izdavačke kuće zamalo nastrada u avionskoj nesreći i onda shvati da pati od amnezije, pa moramo da upoznajemo njenog muža, pa njenog psihoterapeuta, pa šefa (koji je preminuo, ali ona sada živi u njegovoj kući... too long didn't read fazon). A tek samo razrešenje je toliko bedno, da me evo mrzi i da vam prepričam.
Naravoučenije: ako se u naslovu spominje bilo kakvo čitanje, knjige, biblioteke i drugo, to ne znači da je knjiga automatski dobra, nauči to Nina već jednom.
shonaholmes's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Raced through this one - a mystery, a publishing scene, a vibrant cast, full of intrigue...
montigneyrules's review against another edition
4.0
#readingchallenge2021 (my extra books!)
Small, charming, and fast-moving, I rather enjoy Laurain’s short stories. He has a unique skill blending fantasy, wittiness, and mystery into such little worlds- in which it is so easy to become immersed in each story, devouring quickly.
I believe the magic lies in his ability to so quickly develop strong characters; engaging the reader to expand their expectations.
This novel was set as a whodunit, framed within magical realism exploration, and written through a beautifully driven plot. Even when I felt there was a predictability in the story, there were elements spliced in to add beyond the obvious.
Always a joy to spend the day within Laurain’s new world
Small, charming, and fast-moving, I rather enjoy Laurain’s short stories. He has a unique skill blending fantasy, wittiness, and mystery into such little worlds- in which it is so easy to become immersed in each story, devouring quickly.
I believe the magic lies in his ability to so quickly develop strong characters; engaging the reader to expand their expectations.
This novel was set as a whodunit, framed within magical realism exploration, and written through a beautifully driven plot. Even when I felt there was a predictability in the story, there were elements spliced in to add beyond the obvious.
Always a joy to spend the day within Laurain’s new world
sshenkin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emilymazzara's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a roller coaster of a piece of literature! It is my first experience with a French author, but if all of French literature is even half as unique and intriguing as this, it will not be my last. My conclusion: I really need to read more mysteries.
charlib12's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.5
naysh's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery itself is obvious, but that's not really the point.
sgilb01's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Infidelity, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape