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A review by laffols
Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
2.0
I'm glad I read this book, because I didn't absolutely love it. I've been reading a lot of books this year that I really loved, and I think it's important to come across one that just doesn't quite do it for you so you can analyze why it is you didn't like it.
Guterson does a fantastic job describing the island and island life. He has a really interesting storyline, too, and includes elements such as racism, xenophobia, war, PTSD and the ugly history of the USA which makes the story resonate on deeper levels. Some of the poetic devices he uses to describe the island life, such as the scene where various townsfolk are combatting the blizzard, are really beautiful.
However... the sex scenes. So bad. So so so bad. Is this what men think sex should be like? And, at times, the book gives off some self righteous vibes. I don't precisely have segments of the book to back up this feeling, but I feel like the author is really into himself. Maybe I just don't like male authors all that much.
Guterson does a fantastic job describing the island and island life. He has a really interesting storyline, too, and includes elements such as racism, xenophobia, war, PTSD and the ugly history of the USA which makes the story resonate on deeper levels. Some of the poetic devices he uses to describe the island life, such as the scene where various townsfolk are combatting the blizzard, are really beautiful.
However... the sex scenes. So bad. So so so bad. Is this what men think sex should be like? And, at times, the book gives off some self righteous vibes. I don't precisely have segments of the book to back up this feeling, but I feel like the author is really into himself. Maybe I just don't like male authors all that much.