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3.18 AVERAGE
3.18 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
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
Nathaniel sucks. Seriously. I haven't disliked a character in novel this much since Portnoy. The fact that he does not get any come-uppance by the end of the book retrospectively ruined this book for me. The only thing that kept me going was the feeling that somehow Nathan was going to pay, in even a small way, for his nonsense. And nonsense it was. That he could be so self-involved and so self-unaware and not be punished in some way, infuriated me.
read this when it came out and always liked it but wanted to reread now that I "live in new york." holds up great by which I mean it made me feel bad (good version). Waldman should write another novel! anyway, I am going to go lend this to a 26 year old now
A horrifying vivid reminder of the dynamics of my former relationship, I couldn’t stop reading this, though I would understand if many readers found Nate positively repulsive. For me it felt like a scientific observation of this man’s inner thoughts in the throes of a toxic relationship. It was sad and delicious. I’d love to read more by this author.
I've never HATED a narrator as much as I hated Nate. He is the ultimate D*bag, egotistical jerk that every girl should avoid but for some reason are drawn to him. I really just wanted him to get hit by a bus. I was relieved when this book ended.
The only reason I gave it two stars was because the writing was great. I did get drawn into that.
The only reason I gave it two stars was because the writing was great. I did get drawn into that.
I couldn't finish this book. I got about 70 pages in and I realized that nothing had happened so far and nothing was going to happen for the duration of the book.
I felt like the author was trying to show me how intelligent she was through the main character. There are continuous assaults of politics and society etc etc etc by Nate and his acquaintances.
The main character is also annoying and self involved. I'm not sure if eventually I'm supposed to come to realize this is endearing, or he's going to change, or what, but I'm not sticking around to find out.
I felt like the author was trying to show me how intelligent she was through the main character. There are continuous assaults of politics and society etc etc etc by Nate and his acquaintances.
The main character is also annoying and self involved. I'm not sure if eventually I'm supposed to come to realize this is endearing, or he's going to change, or what, but I'm not sticking around to find out.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This story depresses me because I'm very much a Hannah. #tooreal