A review by samarakroeger
Vladimir by Julia May Jonas

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

all I’m going to say is that I know my own taste! I can see how other people would hate it, but I loved it! This book might have a pretty low rating, but don’t let that dissuade you from reading it (provided you know what it is and is not).

when I first heard about this book towards the beginning of the year, I had recently read both Rebecca and My Dark Vanessa, which are both similar to Vladimir. The description of this book instantly called out to me and I’m glad I heard about it before seeing the horrendous, misleading cover. If you liked either of those books, I think you will be drawn in by Vladimir!

That stupid shirtless man cover is so not the vibe of the book itself and I think it can be safely said that the low rating is at least somewhat due to people not getting what they were expecting. THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE BOOK. if you’re a fan of other “unhinged woman” books, I thought this book had an excellent train wreck of a narrator that drags the reader along for the ride. 

I thought the ending was a little unnecessary and abrupt, but overall it did not detract from my reading enjoyment. 
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