A review by ktvnums
Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins

2.0

I was disappointed with the writing in this book. I understand the story; the story is beautiful. The possible/suggested magical realism is great- especially tied in with the environmental passages. It was the endless LISTS that totally killed this for me. After the first couple times, I was a little annoyed. After the fifth endless list of metaphors, I almost put the book down. I, of course, finished it (I'm a compulsive book finisher) but the word vomit and unnecessary listing of the metaphors and other lengthy "extra" passages is completely distracting. I did not need to be hit over the head with the metaphors. 2 whole stars because the concept was fantastic; only 2 stars because the execution of the concept just really didn't do it for me...