Reviews

Shy by Max Porter

annemichellec's review against another edition

dark reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

marinas_world's review against another edition

4.0

3.9⭐️
I won a uncorreceted copy of this book and I have to say, it was a good book, it was, just because it was an uncorrected copy it was a little bit harder for me to understand a few of the pages. But over all it was a good book, it got me really thinking about mental health and how I personally used to treat my family when I was struggling. A real eye opener.

alixgb's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-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

2.75

Interesting format, just not for me. Felt to short to get invested in the character.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

ranstoreads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

gilly22's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.0

thomasgammon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

cdare's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

breeisreading_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Parts of this made me cry. Shy is such a real and alive character, with a very interesting and engaging voice and outlook on the world. His relationships with those around him, especially his mum, really hit home for me.

neztoad's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

What a lovely, visceral writing style this author has. I felt everything. 

nmjc's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

2.5