A review by ktduk
The Shards: A novel by Bret Easton Ellis

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

3.5

When I started this book, I was excited about it, but then it continued. There are frequent meltdowns from the main character where he acts as If their world Is literally going to end, but for the most part, not much has happened outside of his world. I guess you could say that a book written from the perspective of a 17-year-old should feel this way, but by the end, I just felt irritated with him and his entire friendship group, who were highly unlikeable. 
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