A review by ady_soundslike80
Ladivine by Marie NDiaye
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
This book was brutal and bleak… and it was also brilliant and beautiful. The writing style is very straightforward and unadorned, but still has a “once upon a time” feel to it. This is my first experience reading from NDiaye. It will certainly not be my last.