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A review by siobhanward
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
NYT Notable Books 2023: 16/100
I was hovering around a 3* review of the book but then things changed so quickly that my rating jumped. I often am skeptical of 500+ page fiction books, since that often means that authors are trying to stretch things out, adding unnecessary detail and moving the plot in circles, but that was not the case here. Enriquez used her time well and created a plot that was so off-putting that at times it was hard to read. She has a gift for creating a sense of uneasiness that works even in translation and I'm excited to read more from her.
I was hovering around a 3* review of the book but then things changed so quickly that my rating jumped. I often am skeptical of 500+ page fiction books, since that often means that authors are trying to stretch things out, adding unnecessary detail and moving the plot in circles, but that was not the case here. Enriquez used her time well and created a plot that was so off-putting that at times it was hard to read. She has a gift for creating a sense of uneasiness that works even in translation and I'm excited to read more from her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent