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140 reviews for:
The Patrick Melrose Novels: Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, Mother's Milk, and at Last
Edward St Aubyn
4.0 AVERAGE
140 reviews for:
The Patrick Melrose Novels: Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, Mother's Milk, and at Last
Edward St Aubyn
4.0 AVERAGE
I read the first 4 books of the 5-novel audiobook - including Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, and Mother's Milk. Taking a mental health break from Patrick Melrose and will return to finish the final novel -At Last.
Read because I saw the TV series. Both were pretty damn good. Poor Patrick.
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very witty language. The monologues and the switches between characters are so well-fit that one doesn't notice. A lot of thought-provoking content. Very readable and enjoyable. I found it very good to read closely as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Classism
This is like if Downton Abbey was soundtracked by The Weeknd
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent
Moderate: Classism
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading the four parts of the Patrick Melrose series. While the four parts take place at different times in Patrick’s life and are very different in terms of plot, all are incredibly well written. I don’t think I can pick a favorite among them. Generally I’m not someone who reads multiple book series, but having them published together really adds to the sense of it being the story of Patrick’s entire life. While reading it, despite his flaws and troubles, I was always hoping that Patrick would be able to find internal peace.
If you are someone (like me) who tends to enjoy books written about wealthy people with few redeeming qualities, I would highly recommend. If not, you’ll probably find all of the characters to be insufferable.
Edward St. Aubyn’s writing is beautiful and I was constantly noticing sentences and paragraphs that were incredibly written, even though the subject matter is very dark. I was always looking forward to my next opportunity to pick up this book and have been thinking about it a lot since finishing it a few days ago. I am looking forward to reading the final installment of the series, At Last, soon.
If you are someone (like me) who tends to enjoy books written about wealthy people with few redeeming qualities, I would highly recommend. If not, you’ll probably find all of the characters to be insufferable.
Edward St. Aubyn’s writing is beautiful and I was constantly noticing sentences and paragraphs that were incredibly written, even though the subject matter is very dark. I was always looking forward to my next opportunity to pick up this book and have been thinking about it a lot since finishing it a few days ago. I am looking forward to reading the final installment of the series, At Last, soon.
This was a tough book to read but also so very good. Although it deals with some difficult themes, reading it as a whole with all the novels together, I wouldn't call it a sad book. The writing is witty, there's interesting social commentary, and Patrick himself is a very compelling protagonist.
Apart from Mother's Milk which took place over different time periods, the rest of the books take place over just one day. I liked the pacing of it and how it managed to cover so much ground and show the perspectives of multiple characters without feeling too rushed.
Apart from Mother's Milk which took place over different time periods, the rest of the books take place over just one day. I liked the pacing of it and how it managed to cover so much ground and show the perspectives of multiple characters without feeling too rushed.
Sid and Nancy meets American Psycho as experienced through the damaged eyes of an aristocrat. Beautifully sharp prose, witty, and penetrating.