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A review by messofamees
Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I appreciate what the book tried to do back in its day. The philosophy behind it relates to not underestimating the reader. Unfortunately the result is a book filled with references that went right over my head, making the book incredibly hard to read.
In my opinion this book becomes elitist by its endless references to people and places that go unexplained.
Another point I need to make is that it did not age well. In books from this period I often taste the underlying racism and sexism that was so out in the open back then and this book is no exception.
However, it certainly was an interesting read. (Not the plot, that was really not what this book was about.) I can't quite put my finger on it, but something about it did captivate me, hence the 2.5 stars as opposed to the 1 star I was inclined to give it for the reasons mentioned above.
In my opinion this book becomes elitist by its endless references to people and places that go unexplained.
Another point I need to make is that it did not age well. In books from this period I often taste the underlying racism and sexism that was so out in the open back then and this book is no exception.
However, it certainly was an interesting read. (Not the plot, that was really not what this book was about.) I can't quite put my finger on it, but something about it did captivate me, hence the 2.5 stars as opposed to the 1 star I was inclined to give it for the reasons mentioned above.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt