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rokoprog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bnj_otb's review against another edition
4.0
I can't really say how this book was so enthralling. It's long and covers Mr Biswas whole life, from birth to death. The relationships are complicated, tedious and hurtful, even to the reader. The figures behave odd but what feels destructive to me holds the social bonds alive. Along his life, Mr Biswas is full of jealousy, hatred and scorn but somehow I rooted for him during his search for a house. Because after all, we are all thrown into this world, naked and already scarred, trying to find that place we can safely call home. To Mr Biswas.
_dslibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jeppesen's review against another edition
5.0
"The future wasn't the next day or the next week or even the next year, times within his comprehension and therefore without dread. The future he feared could not be thought of in terms of time. It was a blankness, a void like those in dreams, into which, past tomorrow and next week and next year, he was falling."
A tale of a life lived from beginning to end, focusing on the endless struggle with a family he never wanted to be a part of, Mr Biswas is equal parts a hilarious as a tragic character.
The first page of the book gives away the fact that he dies at the age of 46, and that he finally acquired a house shortly before that, truly making this one of those 'the journey matters more than the destination' novels.
Mr Biswas grows up around bitter people and slowly but surely turns into something bitter and despicable himself.
It is a believable story of how circumstances can shape the type of person you turn into.
"His household established, Mr Biswas set about establishing his tyrannies."
A tale of a life lived from beginning to end, focusing on the endless struggle with a family he never wanted to be a part of, Mr Biswas is equal parts a hilarious as a tragic character.
The first page of the book gives away the fact that he dies at the age of 46, and that he finally acquired a house shortly before that, truly making this one of those 'the journey matters more than the destination' novels.
Mr Biswas grows up around bitter people and slowly but surely turns into something bitter and despicable himself.
It is a believable story of how circumstances can shape the type of person you turn into.
"His household established, Mr Biswas set about establishing his tyrannies."
milne_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nainatai's review against another edition
2.0
Mr. Biswas 's character was rather infuriating. So many times, I nearly gave up on him. I finally managed to make it to the end. The man led a sad life. I am glad the book is over so I can move onto better stuff.
pinecone60's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0