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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
No
A fast, easy read but I’m not sure I ‘got’ it. Is this satire? Is it supposed to be funny? I’m not sure.
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-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:
No
First of this year's Booker longlist and I hope they're all as good as this.
Echoes of Amis and Houllebeq haunt this analysis of post covid, post Brexit Britain which is deceptively simply written.
I can't say it left me hopeful for the future though.
Echoes of Amis and Houllebeq haunt this analysis of post covid, post Brexit Britain which is deceptively simply written.
I can't say it left me hopeful for the future though.
challenging
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
fast-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
Mid.
Doesn’t live up to its premise. Too on the nose.
I don’t have that much to say tbh.
Doesn’t live up to its premise. Too on the nose.
I don’t have that much to say tbh.
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very frustrating to read. It is not just the characters are cynical, but the author seems to be quite disillusioned by identity politics and journalism overall. Perhaps more detailed characterization, rather than just presenting their grievances, would give the commentary more substance.
medium-paced
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced