mdettmann's review against another edition
2.0
There was so much surrealist symbolism that I wasn't really sure what I was reading. Not my cup of tea when it comes to storytelling, but if you're an A. S. fan and enjoy symbolism, metaphors, and teen troubles this could be a 5 star for you.
iamliterate's review against another edition
5.0
A.S. King's latest novel, I Crawl Through It, is a surrealist work that follows 4 students through the battle field that is life and school. This book hits on some really tough topics and talks about them well. I spent most of this book supremely confused, but I absolutely would recommend it.
sashathewild's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
quartofgoats's review against another edition
3.0
Very thoughtful. Bit of a whirlwind but that dizziness shakes up your mind in a good way.
fairyhill's review against another edition
3.0
King is an absolutely brilliant writer, and I thoroughly enjoyed the first two thirds of this book, but the last bit just fell flat for me.
mlbaran's review against another edition
5.0
This book evoked the same feelings I got watching The Lobster. It's weird, it's poignant, it's confusing, and it's delightful. A.S. King doesn't lay a straight path- she makes a magical world you can't quite shake after the book is finished.
raechsreads's review against another edition
3.0
Such an interesting take on high school life for the students.
dlberglund's review against another edition
4.0
I read this, cover to cover, in a day. A week day, even, during which I also did my actual job. It just spun me along with it. I can hear the critiques people might make of this book, but I think this might be my favorite AS King book (usurping Ask the Passengers, in case you wondered). There's a whole lot of pain, and angst, and mental illness that I consider just calling craziness, and there's more required of the reader than simple suspension of disbelief. Perhaps because of previous experiences with King's writing, I questioned everything as I read. What is real? What is reality? Who cares? The ends that were wrapped up and those that weren't were equally satisfying to me.