A review by hmn54437
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente

challenging mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I think this book had some really interesting things to say. My brain just hurts. 

I definitely recommend reading the last few chapters a couple times as well as going back and reading the pantomime scene and the tea party scene over again after finishing the book. Those particular scenes feel completely different upon figuring out the twist. 

Although it was not exactly what I was expecting, it surprised me and was an eye-opening read. I say go in with as few expectations as possible. 

I wish I could go back and read it without reading the synopsis because I feel like it could’ve easily been 5 stars had I not gone in with premeditated expectations and ideas of what was happening. However, I can tell I’m going to be thinking about this one for a while.i’m 
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