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katewags's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
willmehigan's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
chiara029's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
3.0
Ha troppa paura, così tana che è costretto a mettere in atto ciò di cui ha paura, per evitare che accada inaspettatamente.
Mentre la mia vita spesso appare sterile, come un arido pezzo di terra, dove per quanto io mi dia da fare non crescerà mai nulla.
Mentre la mia vita spesso appare sterile, come un arido pezzo di terra, dove per quanto io mi dia da fare non crescerà mai nulla.
liolucia's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
timna_wyckoff's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to the audiobook. The level of excruciating detail in descriptions and observations of places, actions, and thoughts was fascinating, sometimes hilarious, and ultimately...boring, in a strangely interesting way. I'm not going to run out to get the second book in this trilogy, but I'm quite glad I listened to this one.
kennonstewart's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the book. Cusk focuses on the conversations that make up life's interactions, and Outline is largely filled with monologues. It's realistic in that she observes human quirks that only arise when talking with someone else, like the face they make when remembering to ask about the other person. On the other hand, few people are self-obsessed enough to deliver monologues of the length in her novel. This makes the story slightly fantastical, but also allows us to meet her characters in greater depth. The book is purely composed of 10 conversations, that's plenty of time to get to know each of her conversors deeply--especially since Faye herself rarely speaks.
As a bonus, there's something ethereal about the blur of airports and Athens in summertime. It really adds something to the storyline.
As a bonus, there's something ethereal about the blur of airports and Athens in summertime. It really adds something to the storyline.
kimblackman's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
4.0
A much more pensive read than what I normally go for, but I enjoyed it. A raw look at humanity and pure character study without any sort of plot or growth.