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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Started cleverly, but, like many satires, went on too long. I skimmed (skum?).
Ugh, this left a bad taste in my mouth. The storytelling held my interest, but the authors really hit you over the head with their criticism of white, male-dominated corporate culture. I mean, yeah, it's worth critiquing, but have some finesse, please. Blackett and Gleichman did not oblige: gays and theys good, cis/het bad, now you know the whole story, sorry for the spoilers.
I am really surprised by the 3 stars and below ratings. The writing was wonderful. There were a few times for me where I said to myself, yah yah yah, a serviceable sofa with the constant product descriptions, and yet -- the characters were interesting and engaging. The plot moved and took me in places I did not see coming (maybe others did?). I will recommend this to friends. Offbeat and great fun.
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
medium-paced
A solid 3.5 .... enjoyed it. Not Elanor Oliphant good, but quite enjoyable and hard to put down at the end.
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Yay great book. Easy to read and get into, keeps you on your toes, at the same time you learn to identify a bit with the main character and her journey of finding love.
if i had a nickel for every time i read a book about a fictional company modeled after ikea, i’d have two nickels. which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.