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tcabot's review against another edition
funny
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
2.0
iriidescent's review against another edition
2.0
Some parts were fine, but I found the protagonist insufferable and judgmental.
cjmcdonald004's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jadekake's review against another edition
1.0
Absolute trash fire of a book. Astonishing lack of self awareness with many harmful, troubling and downright offensive aspects. I am astonished that this book has been described as brilliant or received any sort of positive reception. Disturbing. Racist, ableist, and reeks of privilege.
jillwerbisky's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
rburnham's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
elisabethconnell's review against another edition
4.0
“The rain suits him”
Short and simple and sweet and powerful and loud and soft and everything I needed
Short and simple and sweet and powerful and loud and soft and everything I needed
nickyfox13's review against another edition
1.0
When reading this novel, I immediately felt like I was missing something.
I was expecting sincerity, warmth, unique insights on the world around the protagonist/narrator, compelling storytelling and dry, deadpan wit from an autistic woman who wants to go into depth about her POV in a fictionalized setting.
Instead I got rambling, smug, crass, new age spirituality touted as fact from a woman who believes every bit of pseudo intellectualism. Although I normally have no issue with arrogant, annoying, genuinely unlikeable protagonists/narrators, there was nothing redeeming or anything valuable being said.
She is not like other girls and lords it over every woman she comes in contact with. Nothing of value was said or observed. Her technical skills doesn't make up for the lack of depth and charm in this novel.
I was expecting sincerity, warmth, unique insights on the world around the protagonist/narrator, compelling storytelling and dry, deadpan wit from an autistic woman who wants to go into depth about her POV in a fictionalized setting.
Instead I got rambling, smug, crass, new age spirituality touted as fact from a woman who believes every bit of pseudo intellectualism. Although I normally have no issue with arrogant, annoying, genuinely unlikeable protagonists/narrators, there was nothing redeeming or anything valuable being said.
She is not like other girls and lords it over every woman she comes in contact with. Nothing of value was said or observed. Her technical skills doesn't make up for the lack of depth and charm in this novel.
temesha's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
chewbaccachowder's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5