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soap13's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gwit's review against another edition
5.0
Fast paced, with many great moments. Told in the 2nd person, which I don’t recall encountering in any other novel - gives a very unique perspective.
moshikami's review against another edition
2.0
You didn't really enjoy this book. You thought it was pretty gimmicky with its second-person point of view. You thought you might have enjoyed it more if you were living in the New York in the 1980's and a male. You may have glamorized it if you were somewhere in the age range of 18-21 years old. You found it a light enough read so it didn't make you feel like you wasted too much time. You probably wouldn't revisit it in the future.
dakdoesbooks's review against another edition
Misogyny and racism abound!! I never felt sorry for the narrator. He sucked.
rarecoast's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zanderw's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
5.0
janelbriana's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
friendofgosig's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I really loved this book. It was funny. The observations about life and grief were really spot on, and the story really came together at the end, making it a surprisingly satisfying read.
The second person narrative worked well with this, and really made me feel a connection with the character. It is drink and drug fuelled chaos, but offers a real insight into life and death. I cried at the end.
The second person narrative worked well with this, and really made me feel a connection with the character. It is drink and drug fuelled chaos, but offers a real insight into life and death. I cried at the end.
jillrisberg's review against another edition
4.0
great use of 2nd person, incredibly similar to less than zero otherwise (though this came first)