Reviews

A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Hawke

rimsha_ab's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Finished it on audio book cause of my arm. 
Not my vibe tbh. Definitely points to Ethan for the performance in the audiobook 

qianz96's review against another edition

challenging reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

brian_be_reading's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

coralreef's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-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

1.5

daniel_inglis's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

3.75

jetchristopher's review against another edition

5.0

Somewhat inconsistent and featuring extra creepy sex scenes and references, this also has moments of pure truth and beauty. Really loved so much of this.

crustyjuggler's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

5.0

reaveur's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

k_mcday'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

3.0

nlwz_s's review against another edition

DNF at 33%.

Whatever comes to your mind when you're thinking about the stereotypical lived experience and perceptions of wealthy cisgender heterosexual white men, this book gives exactly that 👍🏽