Reviews

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an IKEA Wardrobe by Romain Puértolas

rnjokin's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

leonibg's review against another edition

3.0

2,5 a 3 sterren. Leest lekker weg. Erg ongeloofwaardig, bij vlagen grappig.

mairimav's review against another edition

4.0

'3,5' Funny and light,but I find myself having issues with it. Despite dealing with such a sensitive issue as immigration,it manages to bring out a sense of optimism. However,it lays out only the basics and approaches the matter on the surface,while focusing to make a joke out of nothing (and not always being successful).

memita's review against another edition

5.0

Acredito que, quem não gostar da junção de um ritmo divertido, vários trocadilhos e assuntos que têm de ser levados a sério no meio das peripécias engraçadas, não irá achar grande coisa a este livro. Para mim foi uma ótima experiência, diferente de todas as outras. Ajatashatru é uma personagem mascarada pela aldrabice, que é caraterística de um faquir, e pela forma caricata em que nos é apresentado. Ao longo da história, Aja revela-se muito mais complexo como ser humano, e acompanhar a sua jornada vivida dentro (e fora) do armário IKEA é extremamente enriquecedor, mas essa jornada não deixa de nos leva a dar a conhecer e a pensar sobre outros assuntos, como a imigração clandestina, que não é de todo retratada aqui com leviandade. Gostei muito de como o autor conduziu a história e do humor que nela depositou. No final, fiquei com a nostalgia de quem acaba de deixar um novo amigo. E adoro todo o design da capa!

(Depois de escrever isto, lembrei-me d'Os Filhos da Mãe de Rita Ferro. Provavelmente, nem têm muito em comum, estes dois livros, mas deixaram-me com a mesma sensação de nostalgia e carinho pelas personagens.)

i104ll's review against another edition

5.0

مُختلفة.

mafaldamingote's review

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

riinankirjapinot's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

giforiss's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

arseniclime's review against another edition

2.0

As fun and exciting as the book looks when you first pick it up, as flat and non-existent is it's storyline. Filled with anything but logic and tons of racist stereotypes, this book fell flat. Took me ages to finish as I mainly used it to "fill gaps in between reading other books". And well, once you start reading it you kind of want to know if there is an actual story. Spoiler alert: there isn't. Felt like a draft by a first time novelist. Will be reading Puértolas' other book though, since I want to find out if he evolved as a writer.

sravreads's review

4.0

I get that a lot of people who are not in the POC community see this book as racist, but as a member of the Indian and POC culture, this book is a juicy satire and shows the people who seem to dance around understanding what racism is, where they lack so heavily. This was a funny and beautiful read, no wonder it's such a best-seller.