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charlott's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
3.0
clc371's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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? Yes
2.5
trin's review against another edition
4.0
One of those classics I had, embarrassingly, not read. (And they gave me an English degree! *shakes head*) It’s quite deservingly a classic, too: the prose is lovely, full of beautiful, clear descriptions; memorable characters I felt I already knew (they’ve sort of seeped into the collective consciousness through work they’ve inspired—The Royal Tenenbaums, etc.); and philosophical musings that worked as more than just auxiliary cleverness. I should have read this years ago, but I’m glad to have finally read it now.
frannyglasslover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it’s just perfect
mr_c2023's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cecile87's review against another edition
3.0
Three stars because it is a classic of some sort and interestingly written.
I get it—accept others, be self-aware, but not dysfunctionally so. A bit too wordy for me. I’m choking on the smoke. I’ll be I couldn’t set foot in that apartment! I appreciate the talent of the author, but the book won’t be a memorable one for me.
I get it—accept others, be self-aware, but not dysfunctionally so. A bit too wordy for me. I’m choking on the smoke. I’ll be I couldn’t set foot in that apartment! I appreciate the talent of the author, but the book won’t be a memorable one for me.
thecrankyginger's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
mkw1lson's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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? Yes
3.75
wearethemonsters21's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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? Yes
2.5
margareads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.25