A review by relyu39
The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi

challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

It felt more like a long essay than a novel. The first half was boring to me, one of the reviews said it was comical but I did not find anything funny about it. The writing was more telling than showing and maybe I’m just not into the final revelation and the scenes that feel fake. Also I did not feel anything, there was not even a little bit of platonic friendship chemistry present. I felt like it was bland there was no shock or plot twist to me, the eerie vibes also felt nonexistent like a Pinterest aesthetic wallpaper, superficial…
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