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sophiegemini's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bpicillo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 - Won't be the first to say that the writing in this extraordinary. I enjoyed it enough despite lacking some context to appreciate all of the nuance and detail. Many parts feel distinct in my memory while others I remember as people sitting around talking without much at stake. Beautiful ending nevertheless
nuscheda's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible. The audio book was also a complete marvel.
jlterry9's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this book for the story and characters. However the language is so pretentious that it can be a drag to read through.
esshgee's review against another edition
2.0
I struggled with this. Although the writing was lovely and I liked the story, I felt it dragged along somewhat.
autumnjb's review against another edition
1.0
I can't believe I wasted 2021 on that. That was fucking awful.
It became almost unbearable listening to the inner thoughts of a character who speaks and speaks and speaks but literally says nothing. The best part of the book were the final bits berating him for his superiority and weird obsessive glomming on to other people.
It became almost unbearable listening to the inner thoughts of a character who speaks and speaks and speaks but literally says nothing. The best part of the book were the final bits berating him for his superiority and weird obsessive glomming on to other people.
joesd95's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
chris_h7654's review against another edition
5.0
A novel of such beautiful prose and dazzling keenness of observation as to render irrelevant the languid pacing and seeming plotlessness of this “comedy of manners.” Amazing
monah4's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0