A review by starfish_endymion
Lost on Me by Veronica Raimo

challenging emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A series of cutting reflections from a writer exploring familial bonds, identity and her relationship to creativity and lying. The book is divided into a series of non-linear anecdotes linked by a common theme and delivered with a sardonic wit that makes for a really fun read. Though it started to drag a bit in the final quarter, the penultimate chapter did a great job of tying remaining thematic threads together for a satisfying conclusion. Despite the ambiguity around the narrator's character, I feel like I really understood Vero as a person by the end. Definitely the sort of book that merits a second readthrough. If you like Sayaka Murata's work, you'll for sure like this!
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