A review by julesreadsallsorts
Owlish by Dorothy Tse

2.0

2.5 stars. It’s not a bad book but it failed to engage me. I’m sure there are things I’ve missed and I’m still not sure what’s the metaphor behind the dolls and what’s the sexual creepiness was supposed to represent if anything? Also confused about Owlish - at some point read like an alter-ego or an imaginary friend and at others as a person. The other metaphors were less confusing but felt quite on the surface for such a complex history and present of HK and China and I would’ve preferred more of that instead of doll stories.

There were parts I enjoyed but overall it left me rather cold to the prose. Perhaps next week’s Bookclub discussion will help appreciate this book more.