A review by gmhmeredith
How to Be Both by Ali Smith

challenging hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

The first section of this book, I absolutely adored. The writing was witty and poignant and full of nuance. However the latter half was unnecessarily clunky. I appreciate the importance of changing the narrative voice, however it was even changed for historical /linguistic accuracy, it was just flowery and over indulgent. I found it really hard to follow. That said, I enjoyed the first section so much that I could likely pick up another Ali Smith book.