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A review by kristinvb520
Confidence by Rafael Frumkin
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“Love is a great unlocker of potential.”
Overall, I found this book intriguing from beginning to end. It was a quick, engaging read with an interesting concept. The entire time all I could think about was how the lengths some people go for scams is INSANE. Like, think of what you could do if you channeled that energy into something positive? (But I am well aware that sometimes this can come from a place of privilege, exposure, environmental factors, etc.)
Plot Thoughts: I am a total sucker for white collar crime/heists. This book was full of that, however, I will say I enjoyed their antics at the beginning the most. Once their “big” idea took off, it felt a little repetitive and slowed down, as it took more of a cult following turn. I just wanted more development and action - especially when you knew things were going south, it was just a matter of when and how.
Character Thoughts: The characters were so easy to hate, and I was frustrated with them 90% of the time. (Like, you love someone and based your entire life around them & their scams and they have the audacity to take and take and take from you but never give?!?! OMG.) I did want more from a development standpoint - I didn’t feel much of anything towards them or the big reveal. I think if there was a bit more development character wise, it really would’ve hit the nail on the head. However, I also think part of it (especially after reading the literal last page) is the fact that despite it all, these guys DON’T change or grow - they are who they are.
Which brings up an age old question - can people change? Are they products of their environments, or are they who they are from the depths of their souls?
👍🏻Would recommend to most but still select readers!
Overall, I found this book intriguing from beginning to end. It was a quick, engaging read with an interesting concept. The entire time all I could think about was how the lengths some people go for scams is INSANE. Like, think of what you could do if you channeled that energy into something positive? (But I am well aware that sometimes this can come from a place of privilege, exposure, environmental factors, etc.)
Plot Thoughts: I am a total sucker for white collar crime/heists. This book was full of that, however, I will say I enjoyed their antics at the beginning the most. Once their “big” idea took off, it felt a little repetitive and slowed down, as it took more of a cult following turn. I just wanted more development and action - especially when you knew things were going south, it was just a matter of when and how.
Character Thoughts: The characters were so easy to hate, and I was frustrated with them 90% of the time. (Like, you love someone and based your entire life around them & their scams and they have the audacity to take and take and take from you but never give?!?! OMG.) I did want more from a development standpoint - I didn’t feel much of anything towards them or the big reveal. I think if there was a bit more development character wise, it really would’ve hit the nail on the head. However, I also think part of it (especially after reading the literal last page) is the fact that despite it all, these guys DON’T change or grow - they are who they are.
Which brings up an age old question - can people change? Are they products of their environments, or are they who they are from the depths of their souls?
👍🏻Would recommend to most but still select readers!