Reviews

Leichte Turbulenzen bei erhöhter Strömungsgeschwindigkeit by Maggie Shipstead

sydfay03's review against another edition

reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

read this on a recommendation and just never enjoyed it. i gave it slightly over 2 stars because it at least held my attention enough to make me want to finish it but i still rushed to the end just to be done. maybe this book had a deeper meaning that i couldn’t feel or see but overall the story felt flat and uninteresting—like the characters

leslie_daley_1962's review against another edition

tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

garleighc's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

francium87's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

howse's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

loisreading's review against another edition

reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

starjessreads's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kerinl's review against another edition

1.0

Unlikable characters, a ridiculous story, painful until the end!

bright_winter_moon's review against another edition

2.75

I gave it 3 stars because I did enjoy it enough to read it quickly- I was very absorbed. I can tell the author achieved what she had been aiming for, and did a good job with it. I know it was kind of the point, but the main character(s) were not enjoyable to read, since they’re kind of the worst, and it overall wasn’t my favorite. 

katykelly's review against another edition

3.0

I just really DIDN'T enjoy this. It's never a good sign if I delay picking up a book to continue, and this book took me twice as long as it normally would.

The characters and their story really didn't interest me. I didn't like any of them, or see important or insightful themes and messages in their story. Well-enough written, it didn't make me laugh, cry or care.

Sorry to be harsh, but I just didn't enjoy it and wish I'd not wasted 4/5 days getting through this.

The story of a man returning to his family holiday home to meet his wife and daughters for his eldest's wedding could be humorous, blackly comic, laden with sarcasm and biting wit. It wasn't. The bride is pregnant. His youngest is mourning a recently ended relationship. Her father is contemplating infidelity (with a bridesmaid). And wondering why he hasn't been accepted into a Club.

Nothing much of anything happens, lots is said and thought.

I don't mind slow books if they have a point, something biting or gripping to hook me. This was just too limp. Very disappointed.

2.5 stars but rounded up to 3, as the writing isn't at all bad, just dull.