A review by abi_g_mac
I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dysfunctional, disconcerting and compelling.
The commentary around race, gender and performative consumerism was really well written and broke up the narrator's account of her obsessive and unhealthy relationships. The non-linear structure felt uneasy at times, but that suited the novel as the whole thing was uncomfortable.
Although it is short I still felt it could have ended sooner and had just as much impact. Maybe there's only so much chilling introspection I can take, although it may also have been the audio style as I found 30-40 mins at a time was enough.
The commentary around race, gender and performative consumerism was really well written and broke up the narrator's account of her obsessive and unhealthy relationships. The non-linear structure felt uneasy at times, but that suited the novel as the whole thing was uncomfortable.
Although it is short I still felt it could have ended sooner and had just as much impact. Maybe there's only so much chilling introspection I can take, although it may also have been the audio style as I found 30-40 mins at a time was enough.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking