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The Surgeon by Marina Stepanova
Get ready for a wild ride with this medical thriller that takes you deep into the high-stakes world of surgery and the complicated relationships that come with it. From the author Marina Stepanova, this gripping story will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering what's going to happen next.
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A Major Disappointment: Why I Regret Reading 'The Surgeon'
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I gotta say, I was thoroughly unimpressed with 'The Surgeon'. The writing feels dry and illogical, which is a real letdown because I've heard Marina Stepanova's work is top-notch. I mean, it's not like I'm gonna go out of my way to read more of Musso's stuff, but I do hope Stepanova's refined her writing style since this book. The book's cover art is a total miss, if you ask me. It's a shame, because the hardcover binding looks like a decent attempt at quality, and the book's a good size for a novel - not too bulky, not too thin. The font's easy to read, even for a long novel like this.
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A Major Disappointment: Why I Regret Reading 'The Surgeon'
I was thoroughly unimpressed with Musso's writing in 'The Surgeon'. It was dry and illogical, but after reading some of Marina Stepanova's work, I have to admit that my opinion of Musso has improved.
The book is Stepanova's first novel, and I really hope she's refined her writing style since then. I mean, it's not like I'm going to go out of my way to find out, but I'm sure it won't change my mind about the book.
About the Book
The book is bound in a hardcover, which looks like a decent attempt at quality. But let's be real, the cover art is a total miss. I mean, the illustration on the cover already looks off to me - trust your instincts and avoid anything that seems suspicious.
Plot
A character named Xripunov (at least, I couldn't find his name in the book) decides to become a surgeon. But honestly, you can't really enjoy the plot because it feels like the author can't even speak Russian properly. The writing is clunky and amateurish, making it difficult to become invested in the story.
Writing Style
This book is a joke at the reader's expense. The author tries to be ironic and show off with complex sentence structures, but it's a total letdown. It's like a bad impersonation of Slava Se, but Se is a genius, and his humor is so sharp and witty that only someone incredibly smart and well-educated could pull it off.
Here's why:
Prolonged sentences that are as long as paragraphs. I had to re-read them multiple times to make sense of them, but even then, I'm not sure I understood the point.
Mocking entire cultures. The author takes a swipe at a specific people group, which is not only tasteless but also poorly executed.
Mocking the very best things in life - family, motherhood - it's just disgusting and makes me feel sorry for the author: is her family life really that bad?
Mature themes. And I'm not just talking about the occasional swear word from a character's dialogue (which is unavoidable, I suppose). I'm talking about the author using explicit language directly at the reader. It's just unacceptable.
Here are a few examples:
Let's be real, the value for money is zero - it's not worth the time or effort. The shipping would be a waste of time, and the book itself is a complete waste of time. The author's writing is subpar, the plot is weak, and the themes are off-putting. If you value your sanity and your time, stay far, far away from this book.
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Is 'The Surgeon' a good read for fans of literary fiction?
Honestly, I'd say no. The writing's dry and illogical, which makes it hard to get invested in the story.
Is Marina Stepanova a talented author?
Yeah, I've heard great things about her work. Unfortunately, it's not evident in this book.
What's the book's cover art like?
To be honest, it's a total miss. The illustration's off-putting and doesn't reflect the book's content.
Is the book's hardcover binding any good?
Yeah, it looks like a decent attempt at quality. It's sturdy and feels well-made.
How long is the book?
It's a decent size for a novel - not too bulky, not too thin.
Is the font easy to read?
Yeah, it is. Even for a long novel like this, the font's easy on the eyes.
Is the plot predictable?
Yeah, it is. I saw the twist coming a mile away.
Are the characters well-developed?
No, they're not. They feel flat and underdeveloped.
Is the pacing slow?
Yeah, it is. It makes it hard to get through the book.
Is the book worth the money?
Honestly, I'd say no. It's not worth the money, if you ask me.
Has Marina Stepanova refined her writing style since this book?
I hope so, but I wouldn't know. I'm not gonna go out of my way to find out.
Is 'The Surgeon' a good addition to any literary collection?
Yeah, it's a good addition to any collection. It's a decent book, even if it's not executed well.
check_circlePros
- •The hardcover binding looks like a decent attempt at quality
- •Marina Stepanova's got some serious talent, even if it's not evident in this book
- •The book's a good size for a novel - not too bulky, not too thin
- •The font's easy to read, even for a long novel like this
- •I like the idea behind the story, even if it's not executed well
- •The book's a good addition to any literary collection
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- •The writing's dry and illogical, which makes it hard to get invested in the story
- •The plot's predictable and lacks any real surprises
- •The characters feel flat and underdeveloped
- •The pacing's slow, which makes it hard to get through the book
- •The cover art's a total miss - it's off-putting and doesn't reflect the book's content
- •The book's not worth the money, if you ask me
