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A review by oliver_sale
The Art of Joy by Goliarda Sapienza
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This is one of the most beautiful and strangely compiled books I've ever read. An intricate and intimate study of character and place, flaw and change, you might never read such a proximal and complete story as this one!
At times it changes in style and format so drastically that it feels like different writers complied it. However, it is such a rich and nuanced text that I think it is easily worth the time and energy spent reading it.
Not for the faint of heart, but rewarding if you are willing to wrangle with it.
At times it changes in style and format so drastically that it feels like different writers complied it. However, it is such a rich and nuanced text that I think it is easily worth the time and energy spent reading it.
Not for the faint of heart, but rewarding if you are willing to wrangle with it.