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The Only Living Girl on Earth by Charles Yu

jdanielson's review

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reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

verofleitassolich's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

nikolai_k's review

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emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

As always, highly abstract and highly emotional at the same time. Also, funny.

whydoihaveto's review

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reflective

3.0

I really liked chapter 4, aside from that not much.

lovemybulldog73's review against another edition

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reflective sad 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? Yes

2.0

its_naya's review

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4.0

A part of me yearned for a deeper exploration; that being said, its brevity didn't diminish its captivating power!

ksiazklara's review

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4.0

hm.

moeeyc's review

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4.0

Excellently narrated, this was an interesting read that I will save to listen to again all at once on one hour trips. I don't think I have gotten everything I can yet out of Yu's commentary on society.

heatheretic's review

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5.0

Perfection. Yu does so much with so little. Every single word is meaningful and purposeful in this short story. I will need to read this again. Chapter 4 is a devastating metaphor for modern life.

dancingkouign's review

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

3.75