A review by zillanovikov
The Unfortunates by B.S. Johnson

challenging emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The style of the book is fascinating - a book in a box! - and I love a book where form serves story. The only problem is that I find myself thoroughly disliking the way the narrator regards women and indeed anyone. It's a brilliant novel with exquisite writing which I doubt that I'll ever reread since I did not enjoy the hours spent with the narrator inside his head. C'est la vie.