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A review by ashylibrarian
Trust by Hernán Díaz
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is not an easy leisure read, and I don’t know that it would appeal to a wide audience of readers. The story is pretty complex and gets really dense in certain sections. The first 50% felt very literary as we learn about the characters and their connections to one another. There are also many nuances throughout the book that can be confusing – for example, one section focuses heavily on financial information and Wall Street, and to be honest, I was pretty lost. It is very well-written and interestingly explores the same story in four (4) stories.
Explores themes of power, visibility, gender roles/expectations, and how, and by whom, history is recorded.
Explores themes of power, visibility, gender roles/expectations, and how, and by whom, history is recorded.
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Terminal illness