Review of Ironing
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Review of Ironing
[Following is a volunteer review of "Ironing" by Navajo.]
The Ironing is an abstract novel by Navajo about three college friends, Emma, Ginie, and Royanda, who are traveling by bus to watch a dog show. This novel was filled with characters who were either related to one another or not, but the majority of them revolved around the trio's conversations and gossip, as well as their day-to-day routines. The lives of English people are brilliantly described partially mingled with sarcasm and humor here by how they think, act, and behave in everything, as this novel is set in London.
The author's word choice is so witty and funny. As you try to picture the entire scenario that the author is trying to convey, your imagination will run wild, an instant smile will follow after it is figured out. For as far as the mind can take us, we appear to be living in so many different people's lives at once. It was a real treat.
Emma is my favorite among all of the characters. She is a rebellious teenager, melodramatic, snarky, and sees the world from a different perspective. She is also strongly opposed to stereotypes. As for Ginie, although having a hypocritical father like Mr. Huefara, is a tough young lady who was raised in a household of siblings, and she has mostly confronted Emma about her unusual behavior, leading to a conflict. Royanda, on the other hand, has always been hooked on Ginie and Emma's disputes since she was a sweet and kind girl. As a result of their dramas, chit-chat, and absurd disputes, one may feel young and nostalgic once again.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the book is how it captures youth as wild and carefree while at the same time presenting adulthood as full of struggles and responsibilities, as well as depression and anxiety. For examples, Caitlin, a lonely American psychotherapist tormented by her own standards and desires, Mrs. Winston, a pessimistic and cynical woman, Mr. Camp Bell, a kind-hearted teacher, and Robert & Greg, two verbally abusive men, are among the more mature characters. In addition to the relationship between Mrs. Wójcik and Mr. Cohen, there is also a conflict between Julie, a single working mother, and Peter, her 29-year-old dependent, irresponsible son.
As of now, I found it difficult to keep up with the storyline due to the unstable plot lines and poor editing. It would be greatly appreciated if the book contained proper punctuation. Plot jumps are also excessively quick. Greg's meeting with Caitlin was also unexpected, and the scene quickly returned to the trio, despite the timeline being a bit confusing. The author also goes into great detail about abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts in cases like "The man-hater" and Mrs. Darker's Death. This was a little too intense for my personal taste. Therefore, I propose that readers' descriptions be informed.
In conclusion, even though it's not perfect, I will definitely read this book again in the future. This book gets a 3 out of 4 stars rating because of its presentation, alongside all the positives and negatives that it has.
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The Ironing is an abstract novel by Navajo about three college friends, Emma, Ginie, and Royanda, who are traveling by bus to watch a dog show. This novel was filled with characters who were either related to one another or not, but the majority of them revolved around the trio's conversations and gossip, as well as their day-to-day routines. The lives of English people are brilliantly described partially mingled with sarcasm and humor here by how they think, act, and behave in everything, as this novel is set in London.
The author's word choice is so witty and funny. As you try to picture the entire scenario that the author is trying to convey, your imagination will run wild, an instant smile will follow after it is figured out. For as far as the mind can take us, we appear to be living in so many different people's lives at once. It was a real treat.
Emma is my favorite among all of the characters. She is a rebellious teenager, melodramatic, snarky, and sees the world from a different perspective. She is also strongly opposed to stereotypes. As for Ginie, although having a hypocritical father like Mr. Huefara, is a tough young lady who was raised in a household of siblings, and she has mostly confronted Emma about her unusual behavior, leading to a conflict. Royanda, on the other hand, has always been hooked on Ginie and Emma's disputes since she was a sweet and kind girl. As a result of their dramas, chit-chat, and absurd disputes, one may feel young and nostalgic once again.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the book is how it captures youth as wild and carefree while at the same time presenting adulthood as full of struggles and responsibilities, as well as depression and anxiety. For examples, Caitlin, a lonely American psychotherapist tormented by her own standards and desires, Mrs. Winston, a pessimistic and cynical woman, Mr. Camp Bell, a kind-hearted teacher, and Robert & Greg, two verbally abusive men, are among the more mature characters. In addition to the relationship between Mrs. Wójcik and Mr. Cohen, there is also a conflict between Julie, a single working mother, and Peter, her 29-year-old dependent, irresponsible son.
As of now, I found it difficult to keep up with the storyline due to the unstable plot lines and poor editing. It would be greatly appreciated if the book contained proper punctuation. Plot jumps are also excessively quick. Greg's meeting with Caitlin was also unexpected, and the scene quickly returned to the trio, despite the timeline being a bit confusing. The author also goes into great detail about abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts in cases like "The man-hater" and Mrs. Darker's Death. This was a little too intense for my personal taste. Therefore, I propose that readers' descriptions be informed.
In conclusion, even though it's not perfect, I will definitely read this book again in the future. This book gets a 3 out of 4 stars rating because of its presentation, alongside all the positives and negatives that it has.
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Ironing
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Latest Review: Ironing by Navajo
