lenna's Reviews > The Coworker

1.5 ✩

If audiobook availability hadn't been an option, this book would probably end up being a dnf for me. It's puzzling why authors sometimes pen narratives spanning nearly 300 pages where seemingly nothing of consequence unfolds. I won't give away any plot points, but I must say it didn't leave the impact the author intended; at times, it came across as rather juvenile and overly desperate to gain seriousness.
Moreover, the plot was strikingly predictable, resembling the pattern in all her other works that I've read, and even the attempt at a different perspective in part two couldn't deceive me, as it was familiar territory.

The characters lacked intrigue and failed to captivate my interest. Furthermore, the portrayal of autism was woefully inadequate, with no acknowledgment of the character's autism except for mocking autistic traits as "weird" which was really disheartening.

The incessant use of the word "turtle" throughout the book became incredibly grating. I genuinely wish I had a physical copy, just to satisfy my curiosity about how many times this word was mentioned.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an audiobook in exchange for an honest review.