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lifeisaproblem's review
5.0
The best book I have ever read. Funny, smart, and extremely well written. Will suggest it to anyone who will listen.
jhaverinen's review
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.75
sarahelizabethii's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I don’t think I’ve ever said this in my life, but…watch the movie instead. LOVED the movie but the book was just so-so for me. Onscreen the characters are infinitely more endearing, and there’s a heck of a lot more momentum to the plot.
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Racial slurs, and Dementia
angelackrueger's review
Loved several of Russo's other books but this book is too detailed, and not that interesting. Some of the writing is great, but it's too spread out and missing the humanity and humor that I liked in his other books. Ultimately, just not worth finishing for me.
billymac1962's review
Third time's a charm, right?
Nope.
This is my third attempt at this and this time I made it to 109 pages.
I'm finding it very boring and a chore to get through so once and for all, I'm out.
Nowhere close to the excellence of Empire Falls, in my so humble opinion.
Nope.
This is my third attempt at this and this time I made it to 109 pages.
I'm finding it very boring and a chore to get through so once and for all, I'm out.
Nowhere close to the excellence of Empire Falls, in my so humble opinion.
niraghae's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
drron's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wandering_turtle's review
dark
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
3.5