trve_zach's review
I have mixed feelings about this one. There are moments of brilliance in these very twisted/dark tales, where Schutt prizes lyricism above narrative, layering meaning through images. As is the case with such writing, how well you groove with the prose will dictate how much you enjoy the book, and I found myself fighting her style somewhat…it just didn’t quite click for me (whereas someone like Lispector does). That said, there’s enough good here for me to try out more Schutt and see where I land.
kpdoessomereading's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
heyangella's review against another edition
Striking as it is disturbing. The subject matter was too dark for me.
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