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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
I appreciated Dr. Wang’s novel on an intellectual level, but this novel did not hold my interest. I found Joan to be beyond competent but also neither especially likeable nor relatable. She’s pretty clearly neurodivergent, and while I didn’t feel much throughout the novel, the first work of fiction that merges into a pandemic storyline is memorable in and of itself.
While it’s not necessarily my cup of tea, this book is undeniably raw and beautifully written
At the beginning, I thought I knew what this book was going to be. Then I slowly realized I was so wrong. And I loved that process.
If you’re here for plot, this is not the book for you. The first half will be too slow and the end will feel disjointed, rushed. It’s a true character study; it’s a pandemic novel that’s not really at all about the pandemic. (Also, the type of covid book I can stomach at this point!)
Looking forward very much to the author chat in the Modern Mrs Darcy book club.
If you’re here for plot, this is not the book for you. The first half will be too slow and the end will feel disjointed, rushed. It’s a true character study; it’s a pandemic novel that’s not really at all about the pandemic. (Also, the type of covid book I can stomach at this point!)
Looking forward very much to the author chat in the Modern Mrs Darcy book club.
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hard for me to follow along the audiobook version so i DNF'd at around 30%, completely due to my personal preference though
I truly loved this!! Took a break while on vacation to read some lighter stuff, and so glad I picked this back up when I was capable of being truly present with it
Wang writes characters unlike any other and even though Joan feels inscrutable, her perspective is fascinating.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced