A review by torihbu
You Should Have Left by Daniel Kehlmann

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

a short sci-fi thriller about looping through time. a metaphor for rumination and being stuck in the past. very atmospheric and descriptive. you're right there wit the main character as they lose their grip on reality. the slow descent into madness fills you with sinking dread. read this in one sitting!
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