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pqtrick's review against another edition
3.0
There's a correct number of times that vis-à-vis can appear in a novel, and the answer is not twice. However, once you move past the author's irritating pretension, there are some hidden gems of social commentary buried in between the pages.
yetcharming's review against another edition
3.0
I found it funny that I would unintentionally be reading a book about the economic crisis, during the economic crisis, while doing a show about the economic crisis. It takes a little time to get into but overall it's a pretty enjoyable book.
rhodaj's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jeshiltner's review against another edition
4.0
Another book in which i want the ending to be the beginning. Love his tales of childhood growth into adulthood. The real life shit that takes place, not the bullshit people concoct.
mh_books's review against another edition
4.0
Catching up on reading and will catch up on reviews soon I promise :)
memadelaine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
divadrax's review against another edition
I am ambivalent about whether to assign a rating to this book. I don't think it would reflect any sort of equilibrium of reasons. It contains some great writing, including a few particularly fine bons mots. There's a couple of interesting and articulate characters (perhaps too articulate, at times), a story I could readily relate to, and the right attitude to neoliberalism. But I half wish I hadn't bothered. Maybe I didn't get it. Maybe it seems dated. Maybe I just didn't like the ending. Or maybe it's flawed. Dunno.
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