A review by azaliz
Passing Strange, by Ellen Klages
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A fun story about women who love each other, with fun, mystery and tenderness.
The writing's a bit confusing sometimes and you sometimes don't know who's in the room or who's talking, but apart from that it's very nice to read through the story and get immersed in it, San Francisco is described with such love you can see the buildings, the streets, the lights…
The characters are intriguing and colorful: a scientist, a witch, a young woman who's still very witty, a butch woman…
I love how easily I was transported in that time, where women and men had very distinct roles and you had to be brave and bold to try and go against those standards. It was a nice, comfortable read that will stay in me while I reflect on all the magic and mystery that remains.
The writing's a bit confusing sometimes and you sometimes don't know who's in the room or who's talking, but apart from that it's very nice to read through the story and get immersed in it, San Francisco is described with such love you can see the buildings, the streets, the lights…
The characters are intriguing and colorful: a scientist, a witch, a young woman who's still very witty, a butch woman…
I love how easily I was transported in that time, where women and men had very distinct roles and you had to be brave and bold to try and go against those standards. It was a nice, comfortable read that will stay in me while I reflect on all the magic and mystery that remains.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Suicide and Police brutality