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The Other Half: A Novel by Charlotte Vassell

27 reviews

carmnsndiego's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced

2.0

I should have DNF’d this but I stuck with it for some reason.

I don’t have much to say about the book besides it wasn’t enjoyable and I wouldn’t suggest it. Only reason it’s getting two stars is because it’s written well and it could actually be a mystery to some. It’s still just not good though.
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juffnstuff's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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cassielaj's review against another edition

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mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I did not vibe with this book. I found the writing odd and the characters insufferable. Parts of it were somewhat interesting, but others were a slog to get through. I felt like the author tried too hard to distract from the obvious solution with additional twists and details that didn’t really work. I only finished the book because I wanted to know if my guess was right (it was). It made me laugh once or twice, but otherwise I don’t have many positive things to say about it. It beats you over the head with satire, and the “commentary” doesn’t go far enough. 
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juliesinstaricelife's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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vaindesi's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious

5.0

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rishel's review against another edition

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natsavage19's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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lauren_mc87's review against another edition

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mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Murder mystery isn't normally my preference in reading but I found this to be entertaining & spurred me on to keep finding out who the murdered was. Everything came together really well & I wasnt able to guess who the murderer was which was great.
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sarajdid's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

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mimifox's review against another edition

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

4.25

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