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niha42's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
willowbiblio's review against another edition
4.0
This was a relatively quick read. I found it most interesting that Madox Ford tells you right off the bat who is characters are, their flaws, aspirations, and their shames. The rest of the novel serves as a space to flesh out these impressions. There are no hidden corners and no surprises to see coming. I find this interesting because despite this, I was urged to keep reading.
codercaitlin's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eugeniekruijt's review against another edition
4.0
The most annoying cast of characters you'll ever meet.
The rhythm and formatting of the writing were really good, but at times too frustraing for me to bear. I also really didn't enjoy the condemnation of women in this book, especially after reading 'the Awakening', but I suppose that's part of the charm of an unreliable narrator, totally wild thoughts often uttered by the male narrators (yikes, but also amazing when executed well).
I did really like the way this crept up on me like a slow, bored narrative completely freaking me out about the conventions and horrible character traits produced by the Edwardian Era. That excess of first-world-problems combined with the most horrible people ever provided a funny and extremely annoying critique of the people who called themselves "good" (soldiers)
The rhythm and formatting of the writing were really good, but at times too frustraing for me to bear. I also really didn't enjoy the condemnation of women in this book, especially after reading 'the Awakening', but I suppose that's part of the charm of an unreliable narrator, totally wild thoughts often uttered by the male narrators (yikes, but also amazing when executed well).
I did really like the way this crept up on me like a slow, bored narrative completely freaking me out about the conventions and horrible character traits produced by the Edwardian Era. That excess of first-world-problems combined with the most horrible people ever provided a funny and extremely annoying critique of the people who called themselves "good" (soldiers)
ren_reading's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cherrywine_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ellawiltshire's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
buggyk's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ozielbispo's review against another edition
4.0
Um livro pra se ler devagar, com cuidado... Contado por John Dowell ,relata as infidelidades em série de sua esposa Florence e de um casal ,Leonora e Edward Ashburnham , de quem ele é sua esposa tornam-se amigos íntimos. O livro se desenvolve a conta gotas com o narrador ,John Dowell , buscando arrancar qualquer coisa que possa dar lhe pista do que realmente aconteceu.Uma narrativa onde impera a traição, não poderia deixar de ter suas consequências : 2 suicídios é um personagem louco..
Um livro difícil de se ler pois a história tem vários vai -e-vens no tempo e se não prestarmos atenção nos perdemos na narrativa . É também um livro muito difícil de se resenhar pois o narrador não sei se é confiável , para mim, Ele é apenas um fingidor que faz vistas grossas a tudo. Adorado por uns (eu) e tido por outros como apenas um livro regular, foi considerado um dos melhores 100 livros já escritos.
Um livro difícil de se ler pois a história tem vários vai -e-vens no tempo e se não prestarmos atenção nos perdemos na narrativa . É também um livro muito difícil de se resenhar pois o narrador não sei se é confiável , para mim, Ele é apenas um fingidor que faz vistas grossas a tudo. Adorado por uns (eu) e tido por outros como apenas um livro regular, foi considerado um dos melhores 100 livros já escritos.
jarichan's review against another edition
2.0
Ein wirklich gutes Beispiel für einen unzuverlässigen Erzähler. Man merkt auch, wie viel Arbeit Ford in dieses Werk gesteckt hat; vor allem die Sprache ist wundervoll und sehr intensiv.
Leider hatte es für mich einfach zu viel Drama. Ich habe sowieso schon Mühe mit Beziehungsgeschichten, wenn dann noch so viel Drama Lama dazu kommt, bin ich raus. Anfangs fand ich es noch spannend, vor allem aufgrund des oben erwähnten Erzählers, dem man nichts glauben darf. Mit der Zeit jedoch verflog mein persönliches Interesse, da es für mich einfach zu viel des Guten wurde.
Was, wie immer wieder erwähnt, natürlich nicht bedeutet, dass es kein gutes Buch ist. Die eingangs erwähnten Punkte sprechen definitiv für sich und für das Buch.
Leider hatte es für mich einfach zu viel Drama. Ich habe sowieso schon Mühe mit Beziehungsgeschichten, wenn dann noch so viel Drama Lama dazu kommt, bin ich raus. Anfangs fand ich es noch spannend, vor allem aufgrund des oben erwähnten Erzählers, dem man nichts glauben darf. Mit der Zeit jedoch verflog mein persönliches Interesse, da es für mich einfach zu viel des Guten wurde.
Was, wie immer wieder erwähnt, natürlich nicht bedeutet, dass es kein gutes Buch ist. Die eingangs erwähnten Punkte sprechen definitiv für sich und für das Buch.