Reviews

Temporary by Hilary Leichter

bijant's review

adventurous funny reflective 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? Yes

3.25

chloejoy's review

funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

andy_acid's review

emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

Books that are comically dark, whimsically surreal, and sometimes strangely wholesome are currently my vibe, so it fits the bill. Even if at first the plot seems aimless, it ultimately wraps up quite nicely.

scottyreadsstuff's review

adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

Pretentious absurdism that I read at the perfect time in my life as a new freelance worker, I loved Temporary! 💼💛

raphou's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

meganoh's review

4.0

An absurdist novel that follows a woman’s quest to find her “permanent job” as she navigates ridiculous temp jobs, set in a world best described as a caricature of job culture in late-stage capitalism. I really liked the premise of the book, which had the potential to ask questions about how our jobs may feed into our identity, purpose, and relationships. The absurdity of the situations and jobs she's assigned provoked both humour and reflection. However, the narrative felt disjointed at times, and I couldn’t properly engage with what exactly the author was trying to highlight.

raleyr's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Wow. Just absolutely obsessed. A fever dream with deep prose scattered throughout. 

brainrotgarden's review

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

liked this way more than i was expecting to. so fun & interesting to read, especially as someone who's chronically unemployed and currently on the job hunt. truly a book of gems and wonders! love love love

nooralala's review

adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

combepherre's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-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