Reviews

Engleby by Sebastian Faulks

rismail's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

Not sure how to feel about book-maybe a lesser version of Catcher in the Rye.
Easily forgotten

oanh_1's review against another edition

4.0

From near the beginning, one knows the author has done something terrible (well, I did) and the highlight of the novel is how it unravels, how the narrator finally admits to his deeds. I am reminded of Donna Tartt's Secret History : we already know what; why and how are so much more intriguing. And the narrator is funny.

beledit's review against another edition

5.0

Yes it's a crime novel but it's an excellent psychological study and an intelligent, well written novel that puts it on a par with literary fiction rather than your average crime story.

Weirdly, I read this at the same time as I was reading [b:You|20821614|You (You, #1)|Caroline Kepnes|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1411958102s/20821614.jpg|39913517] and there are tons of similarities between them, but Engleby is unarguably the better book.

booktwitcher23's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

chahat's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

librarylucy's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

ran_sophia's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

The story the book tells is more difficult and demanding to read because it deals with a lot of difficult subjects. On the whole, I think the book is really worthwhile to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Murder, and Sexism

agnestyley's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

4.25

one of the most narratively interesting novels I have ever read - very thought provoking and such an intriguing character analysis

nocto's review against another edition

4.0

Really enjoyable audiobook. I liked the strong voice of the narrator and the totally dead pan way it was written. I knew nothing about the story and had no idea where it was going, which was a good thing. I wonder what I would have thought of it as a paper-book really. I expect I would have enjoyed it too, though I know I've found Faulks tough going to read before. It was nice to have something good to listen too whilst sewing though!

adarossiwrites's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

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

3.25