A review by nika_nix
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I didn't vibe with this at all. I kinda liked the beginning but around the halfway point I got so bored and I was forcing myself to finish it. I read many glowing 5-star reviews and while I can appreciate the though-provoking themes in this story, I just don't get the hype. It was overwritten, pointless and tedious and I personally didn't get any of the messages all these positive reviews are telling me I should've gotten. I didn't like or sympathize with any of the characters, the "serial killer" was the least interesting "villain" I've ever read about and absolutely nothing in this book compelled me. I just didn't have a good time.
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