4.2 AVERAGE

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crofteereader's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 17%

The synopsis is more compelling than the actual book. I think because of the way the world is right now, reading Saul’s and Jane’s philosophy discussions and all the reclusive “genius” nonsense through Jane’s brainwashed perspective (particularly as Saul controls and manipulates her) is just… not a good fit. I loved Such Pretty Things, but as I keep trying more of Brown’s books, I’m not getting that same shine
emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Some of the plot points were a bit convenient. Otherwise I liked the story, themes, and what it had to say about technology. 

jenniferesque's review

3.0
reflective slow-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No

slb80's review

4.0
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous dark emotional informative reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

erinp423's review

5.0
adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
inspiring reflective medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes