A review by sarareadsxxx13
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

this was probably the first time in my life that I've read the book of a movie I liked and actually thought the movie was ten times better. every scene i liked in the movie wasn't even in the book. his writing style was a disaster and I don't understand how critics thought that would be a good nominee for the national book award. they don't even care about good writing anymore i swear to god. the author couldn't decide whose narrative he was telling and literally switched from one sentence to another which was so confusing and almost unbearable to read. I won't even mention the explicit sex or masturbation scenes, which added nothing to the plot and just felt like the author was getting off on them. the 1,75 stars are solely for the plot that inspired a good movie. 
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