A review by savvylit
Popisho by Leone Ross

emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Popisho is magical realism at its finest. This novel is sensual, laugh-out-loud funny, and completely spellbinding. I instantly fell in love with the setting and all of the people. Every single character was palpably complex in a deeply believable way. I was stunned when I realized that the story takes place over just one day because so much happened. And yet it never seemed like there was too much detail. Basically, Popisho was perfectly paced and populated.

I loved this book so much that I don't even know what to say anymore except a jumble of words and phrases! Popisho is luscious, lyrical, beautifully written, wholly unique, and contains a world that I already want to revisit. Highly, highly recommend to any and all fans of magical realism!
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