Reviews

Las respuestas by Catherine Lacey

charliebvnj's review against another edition

5.0

Sublime and transcendent. I can see why there are very mixed reviews because it’s all a little weird, idiosyncratic, non-linear, and nuanced. But for reasons it’s hard to put into words, I found it enchanting and resonant.

lfuntan's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

3.5

chrysalisinvictus's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Great plot, excellent character work with free indirect disclosure,  and fantastic writing on a line level. I love this book. 

leeesey's review against another edition

4.0

Def a 4.5 for me. Loved this weird little mediation on love and relationships and what’s even the point.

cindy6312's review against another edition

2.0

Interesting premise(s). Vague character(s). No cohesion.

cariashley's review against another edition

4.0

I need to read more quirky, brilliantly written books like this. It’s too ambitious for under 300 pages, but how could it not be when it’s trying to break apart the meaning of love, celebrity, self and more? Looking forward to reading more from Lacey.

lrlund13's review against another edition

3.0

The beginning of this book was wonderful. I flew through part 1 at an airport and was dying to get home to finish it. The last two parts did not live up to the promise that part 1 teased. Too many characters with no development that I didn't care for, and an abrupt ending that left me with more questions than "answers."

reb321's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

readr_joe's review against another edition

3.0

Another post-9/11 novel about confusion and helplessness. Sigh.

marcyewells's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars. I loved this one!! Not sure if it would appeal to everyone, but I found it a beautiful story. The depression and loneliness of the main character (and others) really resonated powerfully with me.