A review by verityshillabeer
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World, by Elif Shafak
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was beautiful! The writing was stunning (I loveee very sensorial descriptions).
The concept was great and original, and executed perfectly.
Part one was structured very well, but part two has a very different tone. It's more adventurous and light hearted even though the plot isn't anymore lighthearted than part one. Still, it was an enjoyable and thought provoking read - the characters were lovely and the idea that cognition can contiue for a bit after death is really interesting and believeable.
The concept was great and original, and executed perfectly.
Part one was structured very well, but part two has a very different tone. It's more adventurous and light hearted even though the plot isn't anymore lighthearted than part one. Still, it was an enjoyable and thought provoking read - the characters were lovely and the idea that cognition can contiue for a bit after death is really interesting and believeable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship