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A review by amy_park
And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliott
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Surreal and dark! This book centres on a mother daughter relationship within the native Canadian community. From very early you can tell the mother is experiencing post natal psychosis, which is very dark at times and hard to read. I wasn't expecting the extent of the magical realism and horror aspects in this book. At some points I did struggle with understanding what was going on.
I don't think I gave this book enough time when I first started reading, I feel this book needed you to spend a little bit of time to establish yourself in the plot and better your understanding. This did effect my overall reading expereince.
I liked learning about the native North American experience and their traditions and customs, the commentary of the native American experience was insightful and heartbreaking.
I though this was OK, I don't think it will be shortlisted for the women's prize 2024.
I don't think I gave this book enough time when I first started reading, I feel this book needed you to spend a little bit of time to establish yourself in the plot and better your understanding. This did effect my overall reading expereince.
I liked learning about the native North American experience and their traditions and customs, the commentary of the native American experience was insightful and heartbreaking.
I though this was OK, I don't think it will be shortlisted for the women's prize 2024.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Addiction and Child death