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Dr. No by Percival Everett

halfpennyp's review against another edition

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5.0

I love PE's quirkier philosophical endeavors like this one, which is driven by entendres and high maths. The Fleming framework suits its impossible trajectory. Two main characters on the spectrum. More treasure.

axolotlsoup's review against another edition

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so fucking boring and tedious. didn’t want to waste my time 

annanaim's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious

3.75

cam_cates's review against another edition

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

4.5

This book is about a whole lotta nothing.

fabiandtheberts's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I really wanted to like this book but it was one of the most pointless books I’ve ever read since it literally added up to nothing. 

othersociologist's review

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

4.0

doug_f91's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

delfanbaum's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was maybe the most fun, clever, and funniest book I've ever read. 

winterreader's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

j_h_'s review

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challenging funny informative mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Hmmmm, I found this book to be entertaining but so much of it was way over my head. I was glad I'd read Percival Everett's book Trees prior to this otherwise I might not have read it at all. He definitely has a unique style!