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smtvash's review
3.0
Interesting premise and structure.
However, the content itself, on either way, isn't particularly too amazingly interesting.
A great premise spent on such trivial observations.
However, the content itself, on either way, isn't particularly too amazingly interesting.
A great premise spent on such trivial observations.
emmiviena's review
dark
reflective
medium-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
4.0
rachelholdham's review against another edition
2.5
The idea of the book was interesting to me, but the execution didn't do it for me. I didn't enjoy reading it but might enjoy talking about it with someone who has also read it.
anniecheng04's review
1.0
This is the first book in years that I have not finished, and this is also my first negative written review. I got twenty pages in and there are already racialized, lazy attempts of character descriptions: "lips like a simian", "clownfro", "token Hispanic with no discernible talent". There are also intensely cringeworthy, gratuitous descriptions of these unbelievable shallow underage characters having sex. I just finished A Little Life, so I'm not shy about intense work—but I could not justify spending any more time on Trust Exercise.
nichetea's review against another edition
I think audiobooks just aren’t my thing ;-; but if you like audiobooks it seems like a good time
kc_alex's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lybarron's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
2.0
emtheworld's review against another edition
1.0
This is not at all thought provoking like it makes itself out to be. Of course, with any book you can make out something meaningful from it, but that doesn't mean it's executed well. This book, at the very least, brings up interesting topics like the power dynamics between students/teachers and the crossing of boundaries of said relationship. That's the only thing going for it. And even then, that fell flat at the end.
I have a lot of issues with this book—the main issues being the characters and the writing. None of the characters are even remotely likable or interesting. It was a pain getting through Sarah's POV and the same can be said about the remaining two sections. Not to mention, each POV, despite being all different characters, all sounded the same. None of the characters had distinct voices or personalities to latch onto. Absolutely nothing. Sarah and Karen are interchangeable. The characters felt so void of anything, even when they would show some emotion, they were still so stale. Not really understanding the hype with the author's writing either, this is really not as insightful as you think it is.
Save yourself the time, energy, and headache and skip this. If I had a choice, I would have DNF 10 pages in. The barely 3 average star rating for this is very accurate, if not, generous.
I have a lot of issues with this book—the main issues being the characters and the writing. None of the characters are even remotely likable or interesting. It was a pain getting through Sarah's POV and the same can be said about the remaining two sections. Not to mention, each POV, despite being all different characters, all sounded the same. None of the characters had distinct voices or personalities to latch onto. Absolutely nothing. Sarah and Karen are interchangeable. The characters felt so void of anything, even when they would show some emotion, they were still so stale. Not really understanding the hype with the author's writing either, this is really not as insightful as you think it is.
Save yourself the time, energy, and headache and skip this. If I had a choice, I would have DNF 10 pages in. The barely 3 average star rating for this is very accurate, if not, generous.
rani's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual harassment