A review by navayiota
Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson
adventurous
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
It was alright. I assume it was more original and edgy when it came out but now it's incredibly tame. At times it felt plotless in a bad way, and I don't see the connection between the myth and the story. It wasnt brought together at the end, it felt more like a gimmick than anything else, a hook to get people interested in the characters cause they themselves had nothing to provide. And then with the volcano god and the sacrifices, it felt like a last minute attempt at making sense of the story. It got me interested in long exposure photography which I'm happy about, but that's about it.