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A review by darlessa
Carrie Pilby by Caren Lissner
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
Carrie is lovably quirky and has an interesting and relatable way of pondering the world.
Halfway through, though, the story gets a little muddy and Carrie's personality comes off as contradictory. She often goes against her moral compass while priding herself on her morality.
Carrie also comes off as a little homophobic at times and way to spiritual for her analytical brain. As the reader you would expect more critical thinking from a genius like Carrie.
Around the end of the book Carrie rationalizes a traumatic event from her past, which instead of being rationalized away, should be taken serious.
The movie handles this story line with the seriousness it deserves.
Halfway through, though, the story gets a little muddy and Carrie's personality comes off as contradictory. She often goes against her moral compass while priding herself on her morality.
Carrie also comes off as a little homophobic at times and way to spiritual for her analytical brain. As the reader you would expect more critical thinking from a genius like Carrie.
Around the end of the book Carrie rationalizes a traumatic event from her past, which instead of being rationalized away, should be taken serious.
The movie handles this story line with the seriousness it deserves.