I was going to give this book 2 stars because my enjoyment solely (okay, perhaps not solely, but mainly) came from Benedict Cumberbatch’s talent. But then I decided not to, because I didn’t hate the book as much as I hated the other books which I gave 2 stars rating (not the best logic, but I’m gonna go with it.). He gave the main character, Jocelin a lively persona which I was craving to see. He was definitely a complex character but not in an enjoyable sense for me. I am sure that if I’d followed the printed copy alongside the audiobook, I would have appreciated his writing more and probably picked up on some symbolism, but if that had been the case, I would have never been able to finish it. With this being said, I cannot say that i did not enjoy the atmosphere, the unreliable narrator and the ending as well. But was not quite enough for me. I believe certain people who generally prefer to read classics would enjoy and appreciate it a lot more than I did.
Jun 5, 2025
I was going to give this book 2 stars because my enjoyment solely (okay, perhaps not solely, but mainly) came from Benedict Cumberbatch’s talent. But then I decided not to, because I didn’t hate the book as much as I hated the other books which I gave 2 stars rating (not the best logic, but I’m gonna go with it.). He gave the main character, Jocelin a lively persona which I was craving to see. He was definitely a complex character but not in an enjoyable sense for me. I am sure that if I’d followed the printed copy alongside the audiobook, I would have appreciated his writing more and probably picked up on some symbolism, but if that had been the case, I would have never been able to finish it. With this being said, I cannot say that i did not enjoy the atmosphere, the unreliable narrator and the ending as well. But was not quite enough for me. I believe certain people who generally prefer to read classics would enjoy and appreciate it a lot more than I did.
Jun 5, 2025
