eggrubel's review against another edition
I’m giving myself some more space before I give this book a definitive review but it might possibly be my favorite book of this year!
benmsmith's review against another edition
3.0
I checked this out after seeing a review from NPR Books that intrigued me (and being equally interested by its cover design). This had shades of [b:Fever Dream|30763882|Fever Dream|Samanta Schweblin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1471279721s/30763882.jpg|42701168], which I similarly devoured in a single sitting earlier this year, but also felt a little like Borge and Kafka, neither of whose work has “clicked” for me. This was all sorts of atmospheric, and its tight format and terse style worked. It ended up not being my thing, but it might be yours.
icequeen13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
nihilisk's review against another edition
4.0
Truly riveting. The Cesar Aira comparisons are definitely valid, but Munson’s prose still reads as unique. Refreshing to read a new book in 2018 as sharp and original as this. Recommended for all fans of magical realism, and so-called ‘mindburn.’ I would not be surprised if this was adapted to a movie in due time, and if done properly it would be incredible. A short read, well-suited to a day off or a day spent in airport(s).
My one nitpick (I am allowed one): the occasional choice of an unnecessarily oblique word, where a simpler could have sufficed. This device does help shape the voice of the academic narrator/protagonist, though.
My one nitpick (I am allowed one): the occasional choice of an unnecessarily oblique word, where a simpler could have sufficed. This device does help shape the voice of the academic narrator/protagonist, though.
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