Reviews

A Dream Life by Claire Messud

sukhlovesreading's review against another edition

2.0

The dream life

karmad's review

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

cindyreeh's review

reflective slow-paced

3.5

isabelrstev's review

adventurous funny mysterious reflective

4.25

marciag's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

taylahv's review

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

alliewithbooks's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

lola425's review against another edition

4.0

Ultimately the novella doesn't go anywhere significant, but Messud's storytelling makes even getting nowhere worth it.

destinyyyzz's review

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

this was a quick read (as it was a short story) and i have to say, it was better than i was expecting. to tell the truth i didn’t have any high expectations for it as it was so small and i didn’t see any reviews that piqued my interest but nonetheless it was a nice read.

it’s mostly about a family moving to a mansion to rent out because some rich lady didn’t want to leave it to short term tenants and the wife is looking for a housekeeper so she doesn’t have to clean it all alone.

if i’m being honest i didn’t really like Alice and i had a very much love/hate relationship with her because at time i think she just made all of the wrong decisions but overall most of the characters are really well written. 

kendallio23's review

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5