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A review by sararm
Weirdo by Sara Pascoe
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I for one really like it when the protagonist is weird not as in 'quirky' but 'seriously mentally ill'.
On the surface, this slice-of-life novel could remind you of Fleabag, in Fleabag's most mundane/less unhinged moments (like, breaking up with the boyfriend to get the house deep cleaned). But there's such little edge here. Sophie, the protagonist, is a truly tragic character, a child-like 30-year-old whose wins are so small that your heart sort of breaks for her.
When it's funny it's funny in a sad way, and when it's sad it's pretty tragic.
Which is to say that I really liked it, but it sort of deflates towards the end for me.
On the surface, this slice-of-life novel could remind you of Fleabag, in Fleabag's most mundane/less unhinged moments (like, breaking up with the boyfriend to get the house deep cleaned). But there's such little edge here. Sophie, the protagonist, is a truly tragic character, a child-like 30-year-old whose wins are so small that your heart sort of breaks for her.
When it's funny it's funny in a sad way, and when it's sad it's pretty tragic.
Which is to say that I really liked it, but it sort of deflates towards the end for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Pregnancy and Abortion