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alchase23's review against another edition
4.0
Encapsulating writing, something inherently human about the way she captures the depth behind the shallow; also an unexpected profile on privilege and feminism
katia23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
vexyspice's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE
Yeah, thats what the book is about and how much we sacrifice for our partners but dont mention it to them. I do love it though.
Yeah, thats what the book is about and how much we sacrifice for our partners but dont mention it to them. I do love it though.
thepoetessa's review against another edition
Didn't want to devote more time to the narrative. Not interested in the way women are treated.
madtnation's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
catbowlin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
savaging's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't want to love this. Rich white people on the east coast? What a cliche topic for a book. Love and marriage? More cliches.
But the depth and the beauty and the humor and the surprise of it all. First it's Romeo and Juliet and then it's Othello and then it's Titus Andronicus and then -- well, I'll leave the final bit off, just read it and see.
Remarkable book. Except for the very last one-page chapter, which tried, it seemed, to tame the furies into a more acceptable story.
But the depth and the beauty and the humor and the surprise of it all. First it's Romeo and Juliet and then it's Othello and then it's Titus Andronicus and then -- well, I'll leave the final bit off, just read it and see.
Remarkable book. Except for the very last one-page chapter, which tried, it seemed, to tame the furies into a more acceptable story.
novelette's review against another edition
2.0
The second half of the book saved this. But just barely
shirp's review against another edition
4.0
So well written, without pretension. The writing is as powerful as the best short story, but in long form. I don't quite get the comparison to Gone Girl, besides the dual narrative. It feels much more complex. I was not a fan of the "twist" towards the end, but the overall story and writing make up for small lapses like that. I will definitely be reading more of Groff's work. Overall, very powerful, and different yet realistic take on marriage and life. I enjoyed the Greek elements, especially the omniscient "chorus" interjections throughout.