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A review by daytimebelle
The End We Start from by Megan Hunter
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
I just finished this and I have some mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s a beautifully written book. The author's prose is almost poetic, and the way she paints this post-apocalyptic landscape is hauntingly vivid.
However, the book’s brevity and minimalism are a bit of a double-edged sword. While I appreciated the lyrical quality, sometimes I felt like I wanted more—more backstory, more depth to the characters, and more detail about the world falling apart around them.
This might not be for everyone (just like me) but if you’re into poetic, experimental fiction, it’s definitely worth a try.
However, the book’s brevity and minimalism are a bit of a double-edged sword. While I appreciated the lyrical quality, sometimes I felt like I wanted more—more backstory, more depth to the characters, and more detail about the world falling apart around them.
This might not be for everyone (just like me) but if you’re into poetic, experimental fiction, it’s definitely worth a try.