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kflorsheim's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
trevorgrandin's review against another edition
3.0
Having been accustomed to the writing of "Call Me By Your Name," I had lofty expectations for this book. First, this book is nothing like CMBYN. Although this is somewhat of a love story, it shares none of the passion that Elio and Oliver held, most likely because these characters are friends rather than lovers. Second, Aciman has a beautiful way of making every page pulse with a sense of yearning. From the character description to the simple choice of words, there's always something missing, whether or not the character finds it is never guaranteed. Finally, this book is the definition of a slow burn. Much like Aciman's previous works, it takes time to become invested in the characters. None of them are particularly likable, but the realness of their personalities is very impressive.
princeofheartsgf's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
geoffry's review against another edition
5.0
Aciman op zijn best: over je plaats vinden in de wereld, hoe nostalgie een verraderlijk beest is, de vele vormen van vriendschap,... En dat allemaal op de luttele vierkante kilometers van Harvard Square.
quincyk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jefecarpenter's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderfully narcotic. The great memory of your college days that you wished you'd had, that you sort of knew you'd had, all along, but had somehow misplaced.
fromthelibraryofjess's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
hghoward3's review against another edition
I could not have liked this book less. There is no plot, it’s just redundant exposition after redundant exposition about one guy
dithaonth's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
goldenpeacee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75