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glawog's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
annrhub's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
kennykun's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tamarasbooknook's review
5.0
Weirdo is the fabulous fiction debut from comedian Sara Pascoe, already with several non-fiction books under her belt.
As you'd expect, there is a healthy dose of comedy running through the book, but this is balanced with great depth and also sadness. The writing is laced with dark humour and astute observations, and doesn't shy away from difficult topics including abortion and pregnancy loss.
The main character is 30-something Sophie who lives in London, juggling increasing debt with a meagre paycheck whilst being completely obsessed with a man she used to work with who doesn't even remember her.
Her obsession is so great that she surreptitiously follows him to Australia for two weeks so she can "bump into him"; a large factor in her mounting debt, and the main reason her boyfriend dumped her and is now marrying her sister.
Sophie's inner monologue is at the heart of the novel and we witness her insecurity and growth as she navigates her complicated family and unfulfilling relationships, and learns to be kinder to herself.
A brilliant read which I thoroughly enjoyed, with the author's insight, wit and compassion shining through.
As you'd expect, there is a healthy dose of comedy running through the book, but this is balanced with great depth and also sadness. The writing is laced with dark humour and astute observations, and doesn't shy away from difficult topics including abortion and pregnancy loss.
The main character is 30-something Sophie who lives in London, juggling increasing debt with a meagre paycheck whilst being completely obsessed with a man she used to work with who doesn't even remember her.
Her obsession is so great that she surreptitiously follows him to Australia for two weeks so she can "bump into him"; a large factor in her mounting debt, and the main reason her boyfriend dumped her and is now marrying her sister.
Sophie's inner monologue is at the heart of the novel and we witness her insecurity and growth as she navigates her complicated family and unfulfilling relationships, and learns to be kinder to herself.
A brilliant read which I thoroughly enjoyed, with the author's insight, wit and compassion shining through.
ananyagirish's review against another edition
3.0
uhhhh I was not invested in this like at all it was hard to read, the characters were unlikeable af and so one dimensional. the mc has like a whole switch up randomly which I thought was wild but also made me a little worried for her idk
just_fiona's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Enjoyed it more by the end.
beccamarriner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
2.75
Like I kind of wanted to root for Sophie in realising she doesn’t actually like any of the guys but also I didn’t care that much? None of the characters were particularly likeable and with off pacing, there wasn’t much keeping me reading. I liked the attention to detail in some scenes, like Christmas, but then were was nothing in between. I would try another Pascoe book but I don’t think this one was a fit for me.
h555's review
5.0
I had very mixed feelings about this book, it was uncomfortable, relatable and funny all rolled into one.
But as the book went on, I began to really like Sophie and dislike her sister Dana, as well as not being able to stand Ian, James or Chris.
As I reached the last 2 pages of the book at Dana’s wedding, I realised that I liked the relationship between Sophie and her mother more than any of the other characters.
Realising that the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters and how sometimes just because you are siblings doesn’t mean you have to like them. Even if you do love them deep down.
Another message, was that you don’t have to stay in a relationship simply because it’s convenient or what you think you want.
But as the book went on, I began to really like Sophie and dislike her sister Dana, as well as not being able to stand Ian, James or Chris.
As I reached the last 2 pages of the book at Dana’s wedding, I realised that I liked the relationship between Sophie and her mother more than any of the other characters.
Realising that the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters and how sometimes just because you are siblings doesn’t mean you have to like them. Even if you do love them deep down.
Another message, was that you don’t have to stay in a relationship simply because it’s convenient or what you think you want.
chloeab's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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
3.75