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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
I finished reading this book about a week ago. It was different, disturbing, a little sad, impressive and very engaging. I really couldn't put it down (except to actually get some sleep and some food in my stomach, because it's annoyingly necessary), and I enjoyed it very much. Been a while since I read a thriller but I really enjoyed this incursion into the human mind.
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read this many years ago but I know I loved it, need to re read it!
this was a great read. the characters were interesting and it was super easy to get into the world and plot.
I am struggling a bit on how to write a review on this book, as it's not your normal run-of-the-mill novel.
Louis Drax is an accident-prone 8 year old who has some behavioural "issues". The book charts his life a couple of months up to his 9 th birthday and gives background on his family, life, imaginary friends and why he is receiving therapy from his psychologist "Fat Perez" – who Louis seems to thrive on winding up!
On Louis' 9th birthday his mum and dad take him on a picnic where a family tragedy unfolds leaving Louis in a coma and his father missing.
The book unfolds to reveal the truth about his family, the truth about his own life and charts his time spent in the coma after the accident.
This is a confusing book to start reading, but once you figure out what's going on in Louis' head (or figure it out as best you can!) things start to slot into place a bit more and it ends up being a bit easier .
The main issue with this book is that there are very few "likeable" characters. Coupled with the fact you're never sure what's "real" and what's in Louis' imagination I found it difficult to get into the book. The character of Louis' mother doesn't seem to actually live up to the actions she's meant to be carrying out and the seemingly siren-like attraction the men in her life experience when she's around. It just wasn't believable enough for me to think she could have this kind of effect on others. Louis is confusing and rambling, and "Fat Perez" seems to be very one-dimensional and not really introduced sufficiently to feel he is a critical part of the story. Louis' doctor, Dr Dannachet, seems to be better written, but again his actions just didn't seem to tie up with the character and again, he seemed to be critically flawed.
Overall this book was "okay". I certainly don't think it lived up to the hype, and I struggled a bit to get into it properly or finish it. I'm glad I've read it, but I don't think I'll be seeking out any more books by Liz Jensen.
Louis Drax is an accident-prone 8 year old who has some behavioural "issues". The book charts his life a couple of months up to his 9 th birthday and gives background on his family, life, imaginary friends and why he is receiving therapy from his psychologist "Fat Perez" – who Louis seems to thrive on winding up!
On Louis' 9th birthday his mum and dad take him on a picnic where a family tragedy unfolds leaving Louis in a coma and his father missing.
The book unfolds to reveal the truth about his family, the truth about his own life and charts his time spent in the coma after the accident.
This is a confusing book to start reading, but once you figure out what's going on in Louis' head (or figure it out as best you can!) things start to slot into place a bit more and it ends up being a bit easier .
The main issue with this book is that there are very few "likeable" characters. Coupled with the fact you're never sure what's "real" and what's in Louis' imagination I found it difficult to get into the book. The character of Louis' mother doesn't seem to actually live up to the actions she's meant to be carrying out and the seemingly siren-like attraction the men in her life experience when she's around. It just wasn't believable enough for me to think she could have this kind of effect on others. Louis is confusing and rambling, and "Fat Perez" seems to be very one-dimensional and not really introduced sufficiently to feel he is a critical part of the story. Louis' doctor, Dr Dannachet, seems to be better written, but again his actions just didn't seem to tie up with the character and again, he seemed to be critically flawed.
Overall this book was "okay". I certainly don't think it lived up to the hype, and I struggled a bit to get into it properly or finish it. I'm glad I've read it, but I don't think I'll be seeking out any more books by Liz Jensen.
Pošto sam se sad setila da svoje misli o pročitanim knjigama u 2018. prikupim u jednu svesku, prisećam se januarskih knjiga i shvatih da sam precenila ovu. Stoga, 3 zvezdice je i više nego dovoljno za mlak kraj priče koja je imala potencijala.
This book was ok not bad not good just ok
I enjoyed the way the book took certain turns but the language felt a bit off?
not a bad book just not to my taste
I enjoyed the way the book took certain turns but the language felt a bit off?
not a bad book just not to my taste
Very interesting "voices".... Louis's doctor and Louis..while he is in a coma. The whole doctor loves the mama has a point; however, could have been more 'believable. If you like a little off center, check it out!