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A review by crusoe
The Mystery of Henri Pick by David Foenkinos
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is the book I point to when people ask what book I dislike the most. I might as well have a personal vendetta against it.
I liked the double plottwist at the end and the theme throughout the book is iron clad but god are these characters insufferable. It maybe has to do with the fact that I'm aro/ace but I could not get behind the the toxic decisions these characters take 'for love and lust'. This book is also very high up its own ass when it comes to 'high' literature and the expectation that its audience should be familiar with it. Good grief and good riddance.
I liked the double plottwist at the end and the theme throughout the book is iron clad but god are these characters insufferable. It maybe has to do with the fact that I'm aro/ace but I could not get behind the the toxic decisions these characters take 'for love and lust'. This book is also very high up its own ass when it comes to 'high' literature and the expectation that its audience should be familiar with it. Good grief and good riddance.