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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Akin to American Psycho, this novel had a fascinating premise but I felt it lacked the conviction to go all out.
This was an intense read. The main character was so, so unlikeable!
Ending dragged too much without feeling you were really being drawn into the narrators mind (I think the intended effect)
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i read the first third of this while intensely sleep deprived and nauseous from uppers and while i don’t recommend that experience i’ve gotta say it’s really effective
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Probably most unlikeable narrator I have read so far. Came away from it not knowing what as real or what to think, but felt entertained throughout. I think there is a tendency in popular literature atm to fetishise problematic female characters to fit this ‘female rage’ or ‘good for her’ narrative which is starting to wear thin for me. I don’t believe the thoughts and actions of Irina were normalised or commended however at times it did feel like being stuck in the head of a mean girl from school which did make me feel a bit stuck. Overall I did enjoy though, I didn’t expect her to be redeemed but I would have liked more of a downfall as compensation for enduring her horrific stream of consciousness.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes