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booitsnathalie's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
A curious magical realism novel about the anxiety of temp work that gets too caught up in its fiction to construct a coherent theme. There’s definitely something here about how living under capitalism puts you in a constant state of precariousness you are then left to try and outrun, but it’s muddied with this strange romantic notion of being middle class and eventually a girlboss at the end of the world. I like the whimsical prose but there’s only so many homophone jokes I can take before I’m dying for real character development.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Rape
kemunto's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Lighthearted but with an underlying sadness and feeling of emptiness. Leaning on the dystopia. Explores work themes in a world where a job is your only important identity. Temporary jobs but always in search of the one that'll stick. Whimsy, childlike/innocent narration, funny, heartbreaking. One of the best books I've ever read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Rape
ecielo's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Rape
madde's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow. Two pages in I knew I was going to love this book. This felt like so many books in one it’s hard to believe it was only 184 pages. The writing style is so versatile—from beautiful symbolism to reading the most absurd sentences I’ve ever read in the same page. Highly recommend this. Borrowed it from the library which was a mistake. Definitely need to buy a new copy and write everywhere.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Rape
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