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lykwoah's review against another edition
3.0
Artig, men også veldig overtydelig? Uansett verdt å lese synes jeg.
apgolbach's review against another edition
4.0
Listening to the whining when you are clearly in the wrong just got annoying after awhile. Overall enjoyed though.
chanitaxmas's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
To be fair, I had to really think about my score and if it was a reflection of not enjoying this book or did I really dislike the main character. After some thought, I realized I just didn’t enjoy this book. I look forward to reading something else by this author to change my opinion
lkkirschman's review against another edition
5.0
R.F. Kuang doesn’t miss. This is so different than her other books, but just as riveting.
pedrollopis's review against another edition
3.0
Esperaba mucho más después de Babel... ha sido una lectura frenética que me ha mantenido en vilo la mayor parte del tiempo que he invertido, pero el tramo final ha sido insuficiente para resultarme memorable y digna de ser recomendada
kayla_clark_'s review against another edition
3.0
The first 100 pages of this book had me in an absolute CHOKEHOLD !! An interesting plot! Subversive commentary on the publishing industry! A morally grey main character who helps me identify the parts of myself I see in her and need to rid myself of!
However, the last 2/3 of the book really fell flat - REALLY fell flat. The plot was lost, the original message completely muddled and unrecognizable, and it even switched genres at the very end and became a horror book? I was so disappointed in the ending and it didn't even feel like the same author finished the book that started it.
The original concept is so unique and I thought the questions raised initially are important ones - questions about who should tell culturally sensitive stories and who should get credit for what ... what stories are we erasing by pigeonholing writers based on their race... is writing about someone else's experience totally abhorrent and leeching off of their emotional pain, or is it important simply that stories see the light of day... can we rob our own fears of their power simply by writing them down?
Some fabulous writing and concepts here, disappointed that it fell apart in such a spectacular way.
However, the last 2/3 of the book really fell flat - REALLY fell flat. The plot was lost, the original message completely muddled and unrecognizable, and it even switched genres at the very end and became a horror book? I was so disappointed in the ending and it didn't even feel like the same author finished the book that started it.
The original concept is so unique and I thought the questions raised initially are important ones - questions about who should tell culturally sensitive stories and who should get credit for what ... what stories are we erasing by pigeonholing writers based on their race... is writing about someone else's experience totally abhorrent and leeching off of their emotional pain, or is it important simply that stories see the light of day... can we rob our own fears of their power simply by writing them down?
Some fabulous writing and concepts here, disappointed that it fell apart in such a spectacular way.
snoopycente's review against another edition
5.0
La desesperación que llegué a sentir es increíble. La protagonista y yo caímos en la locura juntas
makennakunz's review against another edition
5.0
Oh wow I loved this book. The protagonist was so excruciating I would physically cringe but just had to know what she would do next. White fragility was so glaring and interesting to read about set in the context of the publishing world. 5/5
weaponizedfun's review against another edition
3.0
I went into this one with an extreme sense of cringe-worthy feelings knowing this story was going to end bad for June. I was loathe to empathize with her as a protagonist, but the story was written in the first person, so I believe that was by design. Throughout the book I felt she kept making the same kind of bad decisions that made me wince, but overall I felt the book was a decent read.
What I liked about the book was the writing felt fresh, possibly somewhat autobiographical about being a writer in modern times, especially since R. F. Kuang alluded to Athena having been nominated for some pretty prestigious science fiction awards.
I suppose any final decision about adjusting my rating will come from the discussion. At this point I'm giving it 3.5 stars, and would consider rereading it.
What I liked about the book was the writing felt fresh, possibly somewhat autobiographical about being a writer in modern times, especially since R. F. Kuang alluded to Athena having been nominated for some pretty prestigious science fiction awards.
I suppose any final decision about adjusting my rating will come from the discussion. At this point I'm giving it 3.5 stars, and would consider rereading it.