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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
This one really surprised me with how good it was! Enjoyed it. Very easy to read, funny in parts and a good mystery.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An enjoyable read. I didn't find it as humourous as I was expecting to but that's not a reflection on the book, more a reflection of me. I enjoyed all the twists throughout the book. I do feel like there were gaps in the story, things that were briefly touched upon but never expanded which left you with more questions than answers. I found the parts of the story from Calvin more interesting than the parts from Felix, it felt more thought out and was generally more gripping. Overall, a decent story that I would recommend.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a "cannot put down" book, because you just want to know how Felix Pink, the main character ends up.
Felix is a pensioner who belongs to a group called the Exiteers. When he lets himself in to Number 3 Black Lane, he’s there to perform an act of charity: to keep a dying man company as he takes his final breath. But things to not go to plan and just go from bad to worse. Two main characters - Felix and Calvin the policeman, plus a few cats and dogs along the way.
Felix is a pensioner who belongs to a group called the Exiteers. When he lets himself in to Number 3 Black Lane, he’s there to perform an act of charity: to keep a dying man company as he takes his final breath. But things to not go to plan and just go from bad to worse. Two main characters - Felix and Calvin the policeman, plus a few cats and dogs along the way.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Similar vibe to A man called Ove. Not as good as Belinda's previous book 'Snap' in my opinion.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A revelation! Bauer takes the daunting theme of assisted dying and turns it into an entertaining, funny(yes, FUNNY) page turner of a book. She writes wonderfully and populates the book with characters and dialogue that completely engage the reader. The book contains many ‘stop you in your tracks’ lines - you stop reading and laugh or smile or are just amazed at what is on the page.
This is the first time I have read one of her books and it is great to know that the remainder await.
This is the first time I have read one of her books and it is great to know that the remainder await.
Exit is superb; a perfect blend of clever twisty thriller and offbeat humour. Belinda Bauer has delivered a book which is in equal parts full of warmth, smartly observed whimsy, tight plot and gasps as the story unfolds. The characters are a a highlight and Felix, Skipper, Mabel and Toff will stay with me for quite some time.
Exit is more akin to A Man Called Ove than work such as Snap and Blacklands and I would thoroughly recommend it.
With many thanks to Random House (Transworld) and Netgalley for an advanced copy in consideration of an honest review.
Exit is more akin to A Man Called Ove than work such as Snap and Blacklands and I would thoroughly recommend it.
With many thanks to Random House (Transworld) and Netgalley for an advanced copy in consideration of an honest review.