A review by theciz
The Moustache by Emmanuel Carrère
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So this was kind of a weird one, and a book of two halves. I think the first half really sets up the mystery and keeps you guessing, while the latter half is a real slog through interior ramblings. It ended up making a short book feel very long. I just wanted something to happen! And then that ending… was a thing that happened. I suppose a point was being made, but it kind of felt like a waste of time to me.