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moviesnob04's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lanark90's review against another edition
3.0
pales in comparison to the astonishing movie. the strongest parts of the novel are the sonderkommando sections which feel motivated less by a desire to shock.
ajza's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
georgiamo25's review against another edition
Struggled with the writing style but will come back to it at a later date.
jetttte's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jcpdiesel21's review against another edition
Upon hearing that the source material was very different after seeing the film adaptation of this book, I was intrigued to check it out; it turns out that I needn't have bothered. The story here is presented from three different perspectives and the book as a result is confusing as well as dull, and I never engaged with the humor amidst the horror. I didn't love the movie, but it gave me a concise story within a shorter timespan where I could at the very least appreciate its craft. I have better things to do than trudge on with this.