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I was disappointed in this book. It seems like a shallow survey of different paths through life - the socially acceptable (marriage for women and business for men) vs the unconventional (choosing spiritual experiences or sexual freedom over material security). The narrator often has a supercilious tone that undermines any deep exploration and the characters are all too self-absorbed to do more than spin into each other’s orbit for a brief encounter and then spin out again.

jesskuang's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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? No

4.5

categj's review

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5.0

The Razor's Edge is the story of a group of young Americans who for various reasons have left their homeland and live in Europe — mostly, Paris — after World War I. The novel centers around Larry Darrell, an American fighter pilot traumatized by the war, who after his return cannot

zwsimon's review

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lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.75

jacobalenciaga's review against another edition

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Forced myself to read something I’ve owned for a long time. Will read it someday but i don’t think right now is the right time.

magazinegumwrap39's review

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adventurous reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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