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matty_robson17's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kultaineneeli's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
modw's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shimmery's review against another edition
2.0
The back of this edition promises ‘The Fall’ is a brilliant portrayal of a man who has lost his innocence and glimpsed the emptiness of his life, yet is happy to die.’
I’m sorry to be such a heathen but I didn’t find this book brilliant. There were some really nice descriptions of Amsterdam, where the novel is set, but the rest of it, all the narrator’s musings and confessions, seemed overly cynical and self important to me — the sort of stuff that if it was written by a 17 year old girl people would roll their eyes at but coming from a 40 year old man is deemed somehow profound.
I’m sorry to be such a heathen but I didn’t find this book brilliant. There were some really nice descriptions of Amsterdam, where the novel is set, but the rest of it, all the narrator’s musings and confessions, seemed overly cynical and self important to me — the sort of stuff that if it was written by a 17 year old girl people would roll their eyes at but coming from a 40 year old man is deemed somehow profound.
bexlrose's review against another edition
4.0
Not entirely sure what to make of it, but it was short and diverting and enjoyable. Certainly well written. 3.5 stars.