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tdeanslobod's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
octobersmorning's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
camwallen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
traa's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
marabender's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
litwithleigh's review against another edition
4.0
HAPPY PUB DAY THE KING OF SPARSE PROSE
Thank you Simon & Schuster, Gallery/Scout Press, and Edelweiss for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest.
THE PLOT
Penny is a widower living out her days entirely alone. But after a bad accident, she's moved to an assisted living facility that was provisioned by her late husband. Sounds sweet right? Not exactly. Something spooky is afoot, but Penny doesn't know if it's a figment of her ailing mind or reality.
MY OPINION
I read and loved [b:I'm Thinking of Ending Things|40605223|I'm Thinking of Ending Things|Iain Reid|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1625603942l/40605223._SY75_.jpg|47328175] so you can imagine my excitement when I was approved for this bookâespecially considering Edelweiss always rejects me LOL. Anyways, this was good, but not comparable to the aforementioned. This is a very short read; I finished it in under 2 hours.
With sparse prose, Reid somehow elicits feelings of doom and fear from me as I read on. You feel as confused as Penny as she tries to get a grip on what's happening. It wasn't as ominous as I'm Thinking of Ending Things because it was quite obvious what was occurring, but some scenes will make your skin crawl.
A lot went unanswered, but in the end, the answers weren't necessary for you to understand the theme of the book: is living forever really all its cracked up to be?
I think this would make a great psychological thriller movie. NETFLIX ARE YOU LISTENING?????
PROS AND CONS
Pros: hypnotic writing, evokes spooky feelings despite the limited prose, interesting premise and theme
Cons: unanswered questions, kinda obvious what was poppin off in spooksville
Thank you Simon & Schuster, Gallery/Scout Press, and Edelweiss for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest.
THE PLOT
Penny is a widower living out her days entirely alone. But after a bad accident, she's moved to an assisted living facility that was provisioned by her late husband. Sounds sweet right? Not exactly. Something spooky is afoot, but Penny doesn't know if it's a figment of her ailing mind or reality.
MY OPINION
I read and loved [b:I'm Thinking of Ending Things|40605223|I'm Thinking of Ending Things|Iain Reid|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1625603942l/40605223._SY75_.jpg|47328175] so you can imagine my excitement when I was approved for this bookâespecially considering Edelweiss always rejects me LOL. Anyways, this was good, but not comparable to the aforementioned. This is a very short read; I finished it in under 2 hours.
With sparse prose, Reid somehow elicits feelings of doom and fear from me as I read on. You feel as confused as Penny as she tries to get a grip on what's happening. It wasn't as ominous as I'm Thinking of Ending Things because it was quite obvious what was occurring, but some scenes will make your skin crawl.
A lot went unanswered, but in the end, the answers weren't necessary for you to understand the theme of the book: is living forever really all its cracked up to be?
I think this would make a great psychological thriller movie. NETFLIX ARE YOU LISTENING?????
PROS AND CONS
Pros: hypnotic writing, evokes spooky feelings despite the limited prose, interesting premise and theme
Cons: unanswered questions, kinda obvious what was poppin off in spooksville
kaydot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0