A review by kaitcetera
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I loved the premise of the book from the jacket, but it felt like a trudge through a swamp. I know Russell is primarily a short story writer, and at many times I felt as though this story could’ve/should’ve been a short story instead. Some of her imagery and writing style is beautiful but the novel was a slog.