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fcharih's reviews
6 reviews
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Excellente lecture! J'ai beaucoup apprécié l'authenticité et la candeur avec laquelle Baril-Guérard traite de sujets comme l'estime de soi, la rancune, la vengeance, la dépendence, etc.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
I thought The Paris Apartment's premise and settings were very interesting: a spooky apartment building in Paris with people who are not what they seem and where a young man goes missing without leaving a trace. As a French speaker myself, I appreciated the numerous references to French expressions sprinkled across the book. On the other hand, I thought the pace was just a bit too slow for me, and thought that the ending did not make up for it. In spite of the slow pace and some not-so-realistic elements (How Mimi correctly guesses Ben's computer's password ), I thought this was a fun read.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This novel was very enjoyable. Full of twists and turns spread throughout.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this book because it is often rated as one of the books with the most surprising plot twists. While I personally was not moved by it, I thought the story was interesting and an interesting study on the themes of trust, deception and revenge. The chapters were short and reading the book felt effortless. Fun read.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an interesting novel that presents a reflection on the theme of friendship, and how it is difficult to break out of a toxic one. I feel like the pace was a bit too uneven for my taste, with a reveal that was a bit too sudden and too densely packed within two chapters or so at the end. Still, it was an enjoyable read and quite impressive for a debut.