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maddiewarren's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
heiddds's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
smason110's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
diegobrando's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
athenasure's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nypho_maniac's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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izzy2608's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lit_laugh_luv's review against another edition
4.0
I guess I’m in the minority here because I really enjoyed this! I could have honestly given this a 5 too - not quite sure what my final numeric rating is. I think it’s likely closer to a 4 given I think this could have benefitted from a slightly shorter length?
While I don’t think the themes here are particularly revolutionary, I thought this was a fun take on millennial malaise. It’s darkly comedic and campy in execution, and I quite enjoyed the interludes of food descriptions and recipes. It feels very exaggerated and borderline surreal in retelling the events of the Supper Club, and the dual timelines we follow help motivate its creation quite well.
Some of the side characters feel a bit confusing to keep track of, and there’s a few sub-plots that feel underdeveloped (notably Roberta’s relationship with her mom and Aunt), but nonetheless it’s a fun read! None of the characters are particularly likeable yet they’re all dynamic and interact in interesting ways that kept me engaged.
Overall, certainly not a life changing book but one that I enjoyed quite a bit in terms of leisure! The open ending wrapped things up perfectly and I got what I expected out of this book.
While I don’t think the themes here are particularly revolutionary, I thought this was a fun take on millennial malaise. It’s darkly comedic and campy in execution, and I quite enjoyed the interludes of food descriptions and recipes. It feels very exaggerated and borderline surreal in retelling the events of the Supper Club, and the dual timelines we follow help motivate its creation quite well.
Some of the side characters feel a bit confusing to keep track of, and there’s a few sub-plots that feel underdeveloped (notably Roberta’s relationship with her mom and Aunt), but nonetheless it’s a fun read! None of the characters are particularly likeable yet they’re all dynamic and interact in interesting ways that kept me engaged.
Overall, certainly not a life changing book but one that I enjoyed quite a bit in terms of leisure! The open ending wrapped things up perfectly and I got what I expected out of this book.
louellareads's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.0
zelmani's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0