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sadie_g's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Really interesting book and concept. It was so cool to read and look through.
Definitely was a lot more interested in the storyline between Eric and Jen, and the mystery than the Ship of Theseus storyline.
Definitely was a lot more interested in the storyline between Eric and Jen, and the mystery than the Ship of Theseus storyline.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Stalking, and Suicide
Minor: War
weejubya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
reydeam's review against another edition
5.0
“The story you walk into, he has learned, is always more complex than it first appears.”
S. (Ship of Theseus) was full of intrigue, mystery, questions, and smart writing. I loved this book. There is nothing about it that I found disagreeable. It is one to experience.
There were many moments when I paused and pondered the words on the page; a phrase, an idea, a perspective would leave me in wonder, or awe, or just needing a moment. I love when words are powerful like that.
I couldn’t love the unique format any more even if I tried. The uniqueness falls into place because of its two stories within one: the the main book and the margin notes (with its memorabilia) each tell their own story while also being one.
The format of this book took some time to get use to reading. The flow is much different than with other books, and there are various ways a reader can go about reading this book. I chose to first read a grouping of pages of the main book (the page grouping count would change per my mood), and then go back and read the margin notes. For me, this worked out great. Because of this format, it did take me longer to read the book. In truth, reading two books at once would take longer so the reading time for SOT fits.
S. is definitely a book that demands being read in it’s hardcover format. Thankfully it’s not released as an ebook. It has been released in audiobook format; don’t go there.
I truly was in awe over this book. I still am. I loved the intrigue, adventure, mystery, pace, and it’s depth. I loved it all.
A fun, fun book that held my interest through and through.
S. (Ship of Theseus) was full of intrigue, mystery, questions, and smart writing. I loved this book. There is nothing about it that I found disagreeable. It is one to experience.
There were many moments when I paused and pondered the words on the page; a phrase, an idea, a perspective would leave me in wonder, or awe, or just needing a moment. I love when words are powerful like that.
I couldn’t love the unique format any more even if I tried. The uniqueness falls into place because of its two stories within one: the the main book and the margin notes (with its memorabilia) each tell their own story while also being one.
The format of this book took some time to get use to reading. The flow is much different than with other books, and there are various ways a reader can go about reading this book. I chose to first read a grouping of pages of the main book (the page grouping count would change per my mood), and then go back and read the margin notes. For me, this worked out great. Because of this format, it did take me longer to read the book. In truth, reading two books at once would take longer so the reading time for SOT fits.
S. is definitely a book that demands being read in it’s hardcover format. Thankfully it’s not released as an ebook. It has been released in audiobook format; don’t go there.
I truly was in awe over this book. I still am. I loved the intrigue, adventure, mystery, pace, and it’s depth. I loved it all.
A fun, fun book that held my interest through and through.
bramish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
crykea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am absolutely in love with this book. I adore it so so much. This is one that I will absolutely be buying to own in the near future. I can't get enough...
michelaapitti's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kate4ez's review against another edition
5.0
This book is definitely a page-turner. Actually, i turned the pages several times. I would read a section just for the novel text, then go back and hit the footnotes, then read it once more for the margin notes and inserts. I found it easier to switch between story streams when I focused on one story at a time.
Overall, both (all three?) stories were interesting, and the unusual format made it a fun read. My only complaint with the format is that the print was hard to read in the footnotes (too small) and in the pencil-written margin notes (too faint). I had to use a light-up magnifying lens to read them.
Overall, both (all three?) stories were interesting, and the unusual format made it a fun read. My only complaint with the format is that the print was hard to read in the footnotes (too small) and in the pencil-written margin notes (too faint). I had to use a light-up magnifying lens to read them.
timlarsson's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book. I must say I wanted read more of the margin notes... to know what happened. This is a book that requires some imagination and needs you to fill out the blanks.
emprae's review against another edition
5.0
I love that the classic Ship of Theseus thought experiment has been turned into a novel with so many layers. The way the constructs of identity and time are dealt with throughout the novel (and within the margins and footnotes) is intriguing. I haven't thought so much about literary themes since I was in undergrad, and it was a wonderful bit of nostalgia for me.
I also think the ending was not anticlimactic so long as you look at the story the way Jen sees it from the beginning (and the way Eric comes to see it). Although, I may feel that way since I read the text and the margin notes together as one on the first read. I'm looking forward to continuing to think on this one and delve into some of the mysteries further.
Thoroughly entertaining on every level.
I also think the ending was not anticlimactic so long as you look at the story the way Jen sees it from the beginning (and the way Eric comes to see it). Although, I may feel that way since I read the text and the margin notes together as one on the first read. I'm looking forward to continuing to think on this one and delve into some of the mysteries further.
Thoroughly entertaining on every level.