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mattyb2851's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a very bewildering reflection on what it means to experience the world. It contains the lighthearted musings of a man who finds himself thinking, as one does, about what it means to know something. Do we know anything? No, and that’s okay, because we manage without. It’s wistful and nostalgic, funny and melancholy, lighthearted and inward. It is a perfect book for those who don’t know what they want, but can go with the flow. Life, if nothing else, is bewildering, and maybe we should celebrate that more.
wtfrjk's review against another edition
3.5
Not super sure what the point of this was, but I miss his writing style.
marinet's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
amycam's review against another edition
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
madspaint's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
beatrice0607's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
erintowner's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy Lemony Snicket's way of writing and thinking.
star_witch's review against another edition
The author's style of writing is not to my liking. The stream of consciousness approach detracts from the narrative flow, leaving me perpetually confused about the plot, despite its apparent simplicity.
It is unclear whether the translation is the source of the problem or if Lemony Snicket refused an editor, resulting in the book's current state. It is surprising that this book was even published.
Anyway, one's lifespan is too limited to be spent on this book.
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