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A review by illusivelf
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I had a hard time getting into the book - I was glad I finished it, it picked up towards the end and had intrigued me enough that I wanted answers.
I really liked the switch from present to past narrative. I also found the different incarnations of Snowman (little Jimmy, high school, post college) really interesting because they showed some development and maturity as he got older.
Snowman is not the narrator I usually read, and Jimmy is not the stories I usually hear.
I loved Snowman's affinity for words, and the voice in which he was written. The situation is grim, and yet he "steps hoppity hoppity hop". The contrast of the situation, his cynicism, and the verbiage was awesome.
I really liked the switch from present to past narrative. I also found the different incarnations of Snowman (little Jimmy, high school, post college) really interesting because they showed some development and maturity as he got older.
Snowman is not the narrator I usually read, and Jimmy is not the stories I usually hear.
I loved Snowman's affinity for words, and the voice in which he was written. The situation is grim, and yet he "steps hoppity hoppity hop". The contrast of the situation, his cynicism, and the verbiage was awesome.