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calyxconcision's review
4.0
I found this book entertaining at times, and a little dull at others. Overall, it's an enjoyable book about gentrification, humanity, relationships, and community. I liked it, and I enjoyed the writing style, but I probably wouldn't read it again so I'm going in the middle with my rating and giving it 3.5 stars.
Edit: I will say, though, I give 5 stars to the way the character of Robert is written. I'm so used to reading or watching or listening to caricatures of Scottish people, based purely on stereotypes such as drunkeness, difficult to understand accents, or aggression and violence. While Robert's character does have a history of the latter two, it's given a reason. A real, dark history within Glasgow. The best part, though, is it's never written as though he's proud of it, or has an insatiable lust for violence! His Scottishness is just part of his character, not the whole thing.
Edit: I will say, though, I give 5 stars to the way the character of Robert is written. I'm so used to reading or watching or listening to caricatures of Scottish people, based purely on stereotypes such as drunkeness, difficult to understand accents, or aggression and violence. While Robert's character does have a history of the latter two, it's given a reason. A real, dark history within Glasgow. The best part, though, is it's never written as though he's proud of it, or has an insatiable lust for violence! His Scottishness is just part of his character, not the whole thing.
purplepierogi's review
fun, dark, varied and vaguely satirical cast of characters, endearing
lowrijaynerees's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kate_cunningham's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
steph_jones89's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
rapgamenancyreagan's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kmerms's review
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sunnie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0