This was both an interesting and fun read for me. It was different than what I usually read but I actually enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone looking for something different to read.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Giorgi Lebanidze’s The Girl With a Thousand Interviews is an ambitious novel that blends humor, personal growth, and a touch of mystery. While the premise is intriguing and the protagonist’s journey is inspiring, the execution leaves something to be desired.

This story follows Hina, a recent college graduate who, after a disastrous job interview, decides to undertake an unusual challenge: to attend 1,000 job interviews. This quest, initially driven by frustration, evolves into a journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Strengths: Lebanidze excels in creating a relatable and determined protagonist. Hina’s journey is filled with humorous and poignant moments that highlight her growth and tenacity. The novel’s exploration of themes such as perseverance, self-discovery, and the transformation of setbacks into opportunities is both inspiring and relevant. The author’s ability to weave humor into the narrative adds a light-hearted touch that makes the book an enjoyable read.

Weaknesses: However, the novel’s pacing is uneven, with certain sections dragging on while others feel rushed. The plot, while engaging, sometimes lacks coherence, with subplots that seem underdeveloped or abruptly resolved. Additionally, the transition from a light-hearted exploration of job interviews to a more complex narrative involving business and personal growth can feel jarring. The blend of genres, while ambitious, does not always mesh seamlessly, leading to a somewhat disjointed reading experience.

Lebanidze’s writing is accessible and often witty, capturing the protagonist’s voice effectively. However, the dialogue can occasionally feel stilted, and the descriptive passages, while vivid, sometimes overstay their welcome. The author’s attempt to balance humor with deeper themes is commendable, but the execution could benefit from tighter editing and more focused storytelling.

Overall, The Girl With a Thousand Interviews is a novel with a lot of heart and an intriguing premise. While it has its flaws, it also offers moments of genuine insight and humor. Readers who enjoy stories of personal growth and resilience, with a touch of entrepreneurial spirit, will find much to appreciate in Hina’s journey. However, those looking for a tightly plotted narrative may find the book’s pacing and structure somewhat lacking.

Recommended for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with a mix of humor and life lessons. The Girl With a Thousand Interviews is a testament to the power of persistence and the unexpected paths that life can take.

Another book where the synopsis sounded intriguing and like a book I could really get into but again, it fell flat for me.

Firstly, not matter what I tried, this book could not hold my attention. Secondly, I don’t know if I was the right audience. I was hoping for something fun and a little bit out there but it was almost as if every thought the author has was just thrown on the page. There wasn’t any type of order so making sense of who was who was really hard.

Not for me unfortunately

I am perplexed as to how to review this book and am wondering if maybe I am just not the right audience for it. I was expecting something fun and quirky about navigating the working world, but instead this is a rambling stream of consciousness about convoluted, drama filled, post college relationships that somehow ends up being about sexual assault, theft of a business idea, and international espionage.

The plot was very hard to follow and the title is very misleading. The protagonist, Hina, a Pakistani American woman living in Sacramento decides to go on 1000 job interviews as some kind of personal and professional development goal while running a successful mail order lingerie business, however that barely features at all within the book. 90% of it is about her strange and non sensical personal relationships that are very difficult to follow and are discussed so shallowly no one's motivations make sense. I got the impression that the character is supposed to be very brilliant and witty however that was not at all demonstrated in her actions or dialogue.

I did some digging and realized that the author is a philosophy professor (and is a man for what it's worth). I'm wondering if perhaps there was supposed to be some kind of philosophical point being made here and I absolutely did not get it or maybe it was written in such a confusing manner that it just wasn't clear to the average reader.

Ultimately I believe this book badly needed an editor at the very least. This is also self published, and I do not wish to disparage self published authors as I don't think that necessarily means a book is bad, however sometimes that can be a red flag.

Many thanks to BookLocker and to NetGalley for this ARC to review. This review is my honest opinion

I'd like to thank NetGalley, the publishers, and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was really excited about this one because I found the concept of the book intriguing. I did have trouble getting into the story, because I felt the writing style was somewhat disjointed. I feel like at times, this made it difficult to connect with the characters and feel engaged in the story.

The title and concept for this story grabbed me right away. Unfortunately, it didn't really hold my attention as much as I'd hoped. I ended up finding the writing pretty scattered and it was hard for me to connect to the characters.

There were definitely some interesting parts though and the story was realistically funny at times. I am interested in seeing what the author will write next.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book! To me, the idea of a thousand interviews without at least one offer is pretty unrealistic, but it was still an entertaining read. Thank you to NetGalley, along with the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The title of this book drew me in, and I enjoyed it. It had some wit, but some of the plot was a bit of a stretch. I wish, in a way, that the title was different, because the plot is that...but also much more. Give this book a try. If you like satire, and some intrigue, you'll like this book a lot.

Thank you to Humor & Satire, as well as NetGalley for a digital ARC of this title, The Girl With a Thousand Interviews, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own

This was an interesting book! It was a bit unrealistic, so thats annoying, but the concept was good. to go through 1000 interviews with no job offers is interesting and makes you wonder if the main character will ever learn to improve their interviewing skills or anything. But not likely. I was annoyed at that. The secrets and the danger are what kept me intrigued in the story

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and especially the author for this ARC in exchange for my honest review of the book!!