A review by retros_x
The Pisces by Melissa Broder

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

4.25

In the first half I thought it was a mediocre 3/5 contemporary novel about a woman with midlife crisis moving to the big city. Witty, funny, very explicit, but nothing special. But halfway in the book, this completely turns. Even the writing becomes more associative, jumpy. I really loved the second half, although it was not very subtle with the foreshadowing for the final chapter. Kinda wished it would've been a bit more subtle with its symbols and themes. But I was completely intrigued by the end.
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