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michael070's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
0.5
One of the worst books I’ve ever read. No point, no narrative thrust, no compelling characters, no reason for existing.
scottxbooks's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
shay43geek's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
_philly_'s review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
bookph1le's review against another edition
2.0
This book just wasn't for me. There was a lot of interesting stuff to unpack in it, but the format of it just didn't work for me. I would have preferred something less slice-of-life and flow of consciousness, with more of a structured plot.
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I also hated the ending. After an entire book about Margo, who seems so entirely her own person, we find out she stole the data to impress a guy? That felt so reductionist to me, and for me it undermined her entire character. I also found it especially disappointingly sexist in a book that examines racism from so many angles.tmiantsoko's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
klingcooper's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
oliviakur's review against another edition
3.0
Jill was the saving grace of this novel. I appreciate that depth comes from complex and flawed characters, but Lucas was fairly boring. Jill came as a surprise and when the book needed lifting the most. The subplots and themes I felt could have been explored in more depth if there was less of them.