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A review by fredicia
The Great & Calamitous Tale of Johan Thoms: How One Man Scorched the Twentieth Century But Didn't Mean To by Ian Thornton
3.0
I finished this book last night, and overall it was a pretty good read. Only problem? It was bit slow and tedious.
I loved the characters. Johan was a weird kid and adult, but his quirkiness was endearing and his intelligence astute. He's like that eccentric uncle you're always so fond of. All of the other characters were so flawed, but I didn't get annoyed or angry at their actions, like I expected, but oddly amused. Everyone is very imperfect, but somehow Thornton presents them all the better that way.
I understand that this is not a action book. In fact, it's not plot driven at all. It's an exploration of character, of emotions, and the effect of this one person on those around him. I knew this going into it, but, nevertheless, it was slow-paced and boring at times. It was akin to reading something for school. Which is why I can't give this something other than 3 stars.
I loved the characters. Johan was a weird kid and adult, but his quirkiness was endearing and his intelligence astute. He's like that eccentric uncle you're always so fond of. All of the other characters were so flawed, but I didn't get annoyed or angry at their actions, like I expected, but oddly amused. Everyone is very imperfect, but somehow Thornton presents them all the better that way.
I understand that this is not a action book. In fact, it's not plot driven at all. It's an exploration of character, of emotions, and the effect of this one person on those around him. I knew this going into it, but, nevertheless, it was slow-paced and boring at times. It was akin to reading something for school. Which is why I can't give this something other than 3 stars.