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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
Just wasn't what I was wanting to read. I had little compassion for the characters.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you crossed multiple story lines of Tarantino with American quirkiness of Coen brothers. A bit slow to start, then thoroughly enjoyable, but lost me with insane amount of fat shaming at end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Think of the most satire-y satire you’ve ever read, add in a whole slate of the most (purposefully) unlikeable characters you’ve ever encountered, and then crank it all up a couple notches.
The book’s humor is dark and dry, and its reflections on dishonesty and distrust are timely and piercing. The core of the story is focused on a nationwide “epidemic” of lying and complacency towards violence and prejudice — a highly exaggerated but nonetheless relevant concept for the moment.
The book’s humor is dark and dry, and its reflections on dishonesty and distrust are timely and piercing. The core of the story is focused on a nationwide “epidemic” of lying and complacency towards violence and prejudice — a highly exaggerated but nonetheless relevant concept for the moment.
I’ve seen this book compared to a Tarantino or a Coen brothers film, and that absolutely makes sense to me. For me personally, it was kind of a lot. The irony and satire (not to mention the violence, language, and sexual content) was fairly aggressive and could get repetitive for my taste. But I think folks who are more into the Tarantino/Coen style than I am would end up REALLY enjoying this one! If that’s not really your thing, this particular read might not be your cup of tea.
Thanks to the author, Mariner, and NetGalley for my digital copy. America Fantastica publishes on TUESDAY (10/24)!
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Murder
***I received this in a GoodReads Giveaway***
A very entertaining read similar to a Coen Brothers film, and some of it even takes place in the same town in Minnesota where Fargo takes place. This was my second ever reading of Tim O'Brien's work (The Things They Carried) and I will definitely be looking into all of his other offerings. This one is good for fans of Elmore Leonard, The Coen Brothers and Tarantino movies.
A very entertaining read similar to a Coen Brothers film, and some of it even takes place in the same town in Minnesota where Fargo takes place. This was my second ever reading of Tim O'Brien's work (The Things They Carried) and I will definitely be looking into all of his other offerings. This one is good for fans of Elmore Leonard, The Coen Brothers and Tarantino movies.
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced