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mcrespo's review
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
although i didn’t necessarily fall in love with the main character, i can say that this is a good read for anyone grappling with late stage capitalism and defining their value by their career. it has a pleasant level of absurdity, and leichter does such a wonderful job of playing with language and literary devices in this novel. i just wish i cared more about the main character.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Self harm
ornamentalhermit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
This is a fairytale for grown ups. So fun while still hitting those emotional moments and critiquing late stage capitalism. Such a good book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexual assault
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
daphnehumming's review
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Incredible writing style, absurdist and always surprising. Anyone who has done this sort of service level work can probably see something in the novel, although I am not experienced in temping enough I think to fully get it. Fascinating, dark yet lighthearted and bizarre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
sophiaroesler's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
oriad313's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence and Murder
beanmilkcantread's review
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
if a24 made pixar movies for adults n then if pixar movies meaningfully touched on the horrors of capitalism and alienation
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Abandonment, and Classism
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
toffishay's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really loved this book. It was so fun and also really sad and I related to it strongly as a young women kind of moving through life and work. It's a very quick read and we follow the unnamed narrator through her work. It's a really good and interesting and thought-provoking time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Murder, and Sexual assault
marissab's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Violence, War, Terminal illness, and Toxic friendship