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Shy by Max Porter

3 reviews

chloeam3103's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75


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e11en's review against another edition

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challenging dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.5


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emhromp's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is not entirely my cup of tea, however: I am amazed at how Max Porter portrays Shy as both a difficult, angry person to be around, and as a person who needs love and understanding. As a person who is vulnerable. 

Just read this, and don't worry about understanding everything you read. 

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