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thesvnthsense's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse
nialystic's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Classism and Toxic relationship
cspa's review against another edition
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this book, and I'd like to begin by highlighting what I liked about it. The book provides insightful commentary on the relationships between influencers and followers, social media, privilege, class, and racial structures. The unnamed narrator's obsessive and erratic behavior intrigued me, as I've recently appreciated reading about unpredictable and unhinged female protagonist for added drama. However, I felt that the potential for dramatic tension wasn't fully explored to my liking, although the book remained engaging for the reasons mentioned earlier.
The commentary in the book was remarkably perceptive and thought-provoking, adding depth and sharpness to the narrative. So much so, that even with the lower raking, highly recommend reading this book for its insightfulness. While it was my favorite aspect as it encouraged deep reflection, I'm unsure if the protagonist's vibrant and unruly personality seamlessly aligned with the overarching heavier themes in the more essay-like chapters, leading to a somewhat disjointed experience.
Conversely, as someone with mild dyslexia, I found the book's format to be challenging. The abundance of run-on sentences, lengthy paragraphs that could be divided, and the absence of quotation marks for dialogue made it difficult to follow. I recognize that this style mirrors the protagonist's stream-of-consciousness narration and her unstable nature. Which I appriciate but did struggle with. At the halfway mark, I bought the audiobook to enhance my reading experience, and I regret not doing it earlier. The author's captivating narration truly brought the character to life in a authentic way my brain alone couldn’t.
My last qualm, I wish the timeline had been clearer and more linear, as the frequent shifts between past and present tense were somewhat disorienting.
In conclusion, I believe it's valuable to read due to its insightful analysis. Additionally, it's a shorter book with chapters of varying lengths so there’s no harm in giving it a shot!
Ultimately, I enjoyed it, but I didn't adore it.
The commentary in the book was remarkably perceptive and thought-provoking, adding depth and sharpness to the narrative. So much so, that even with the lower raking, highly recommend reading this book for its insightfulness. While it was my favorite aspect as it encouraged deep reflection, I'm unsure if the protagonist's vibrant and unruly personality seamlessly aligned with the overarching heavier themes in the more essay-like chapters, leading to a somewhat disjointed experience.
Conversely, as someone with mild dyslexia, I found the book's format to be challenging. The abundance of run-on sentences, lengthy paragraphs that could be divided, and the absence of quotation marks for dialogue made it difficult to follow. I recognize that this style mirrors the protagonist's stream-of-consciousness narration and her unstable nature. Which I appriciate but did struggle with. At the halfway mark, I bought the audiobook to enhance my reading experience, and I regret not doing it earlier. The author's captivating narration truly brought the character to life in a authentic way my brain alone couldn’t.
My last qualm, I wish the timeline had been clearer and more linear, as the frequent shifts between past and present tense were somewhat disorienting.
In conclusion, I believe it's valuable to read due to its insightful analysis. Additionally, it's a shorter book with chapters of varying lengths so there’s no harm in giving it a shot!
Ultimately, I enjoyed it, but I didn't adore it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Racism, and Toxic relationship
signeskov's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
kkpines's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
girl there’s medication for these kind of things
incredibly stagnant book with a delusional narrator.. starts off with a lot of unhinged promise and delves into a slightly pathetic, whiney, narcissistic stream of consciousness.
two(ish?) stars
incredibly stagnant book with a delusional narrator.. starts off with a lot of unhinged promise and delves into a slightly pathetic, whiney, narcissistic stream of consciousness.
two(ish?) stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Bullying
ghostmomxoxo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Cultural appropriation, and Misogyny
rachela_7's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Stalking
Moderate: Domestic abuse
emma_sky's review
challenging
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Gaslighting, Sexism, Colonisation, Stalking, and Mental illness
Minor: Drug use
contemporarymeepsie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I'm A Fan follows the inner thoughts of an unknown speaker as she blunders through the muddying mires of toxic relationships and obsession.
I did not like this book. That is not to say it was a bad book. Just that it wasn't for me personally. The protagonist is very unlikeable and quite hostile in her thoughts which given the topics she discusses is understandable, but at the same time feels a little hypocritical given her lack of morality. But that is also what makes her real. As I said, this is not a bad book, it has a lot going for it. But the unconscious train of thought style of writing, the jumping around in what little plot there was and the lack of any sort of ending really bothered me. The story just kind of stops, but it isn't like she learns anything or changes her ways, if anything the ending portrays the protagonist as continuing down the path of unscrupulous behaviour to do something I would consider morally rotten rather then just grey. I will give this book one thing, it certainly made me think and maybe that's all it ever wanted to achieve.
I did not like this book. That is not to say it was a bad book. Just that it wasn't for me personally. The protagonist is very unlikeable and quite hostile in her thoughts which given the topics she discusses is understandable, but at the same time feels a little hypocritical given her lack of morality. But that is also what makes her real. As I said, this is not a bad book, it has a lot going for it. But the unconscious train of thought style of writing, the jumping around in what little plot there was and the lack of any sort of ending really bothered me. The story just kind of stops, but it isn't like she learns anything or changes her ways, if anything the ending portrays the protagonist as continuing down the path of unscrupulous behaviour to do something I would consider morally rotten rather then just grey. I will give this book one thing, it certainly made me think and maybe that's all it ever wanted to achieve.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
breshani7's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity