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A review by bludgeoned_by_hail
Agathe by Anne Cathrine Bomann
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
(Read in Spanish)
A cute, yet not overly saccharine little story about a bitter and callous psychologist, close to retirement, overcoming his burnout and pessimistic view of life prompted by the particularly difficult case of a mysterious German woman.
It's a very short, almost "one-sitting" book, which makes the organic character development and genuinely heart-tugging moments all the more impressive. Other aspects do mildly suffer from the length, most prominently Agathe herself, who feels a bit underdeveloped and never quite breaks out of the tragic manic pixie role.
Still, it's a nice, quick, easy read with an earnest emotional core and some realistic depiction of psychodynamic therapy which is well worth the ~3hrs.
A cute, yet not overly saccharine little story about a bitter and callous psychologist, close to retirement, overcoming his burnout and pessimistic view of life prompted by the particularly difficult case of a mysterious German woman.
It's a very short, almost "one-sitting" book, which makes the organic character development and genuinely heart-tugging moments all the more impressive. Other aspects do mildly suffer from the length, most prominently Agathe herself, who feels a bit underdeveloped and never quite breaks out of the tragic manic pixie role.
Still, it's a nice, quick, easy read with an earnest emotional core and some realistic depiction of psychodynamic therapy which is well worth the ~3hrs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt and Sexual harassment