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aimzyday's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
therealbel's review against another edition
5.0
4.75
This book was incredible. Dark and yet light, painful but joyful. The human condition shown through a wide lens. Delightful, darkly funny, clever, worth a read
This book was incredible. Dark and yet light, painful but joyful. The human condition shown through a wide lens. Delightful, darkly funny, clever, worth a read
rh_222006's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bcwndrs's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
schopflin's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a brilliantly shabby and seedy book. The London of the early 1980s when it was written is beautifully evoked. And sometimes it's nice to read about an older woman with no redeeming features whatsoever. However, the characters weren't compelling company and the book was fairly easy to put down.
olapat's review
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
flowerbea's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5