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The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

24 reviews

literarylion's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Pros:
  • Jake's character is fleshed-out and feels realistic; his development is extreme but logical
  • It is well-paced and I can tell Korelitz planned each scene carefully to build toward the twist
  • I loved the meta aspect -- a plot within a plot within a plot, the trials of being an author/writer, the multiple meanings of plot, etc. 

Cons:
  • The reveal felt trope-y and a bit contrived
  • Anna's character and motivations don't feel believable to me
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jaynovara's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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bella_cavicchi's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Gosh, I love a thriller -- and bonus points to this one for the meta factor. None of it was particularly surprising, but Korelitz's writing is so captivating that I didn't really care. And for those that have read it too,
the ending had me think of "Only Murders in the Building"
!
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caprivoyant's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.0

It's a little weird: reading a book about a plot with a twist nobody saw coming... that has a twist that you can see coming from a mile away.

It was still good. Still interesting. Still well-written and I still wanted to see how everything would unfold even though what would unfold was already pretty clear. 

All-in-all an enjoyable read. I'd recommend it if you don't mind knowing the ending early on and just wanna be taken for a good ride.
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catbuechler's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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jvd's review against another edition

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dark tense 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

2.0

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jskeldum's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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sfbookgirl's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Plot is two books for the price of one! I enjoyed The Plot for its quick pace and its focus on the literary world. Jacob Finch Boner was once a famous author whose first book was an instant bestseller. Now working as an instructor for an MFA program, Jacob encounters a student named Evan Parker who arrogantly proclaims that he doesn’t need Jacob’s assistance because he has the best idea for a plot. 
 
When Jacob later learns that Evan died, Jacob does what any writer would do…he writes the book Evan never got the chance to write. While riding the high of his new success, Jacob receives a startling email with the note, “You are a thief.” I enjoyed reading snippets of Jacob’s aka Evan’s book throughout The Plot, but I suggest not going in with high expectations for Evan's "best plot ever." That said, The Plot was still a thrilling read that is set in a world avid readers will enjoy. 
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beauty_andbooks's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I went into this book blind and the beginning was slow. I didn't mind the time jumps (I actually enjoyed them), but by a quarter through the book, I had an idea of the twist at the end. It was quite obvious which characters were the 'villains' and I was expecting more of a shock factor from the twist. The author built the twist up as something dark and brutal but it was pretty normal for a thriller.
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katrinasherise's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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