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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
A sparse, postmodern novel in verse that came from a found diary. It’s simple and short but kind of lovely. A nice little experiment of a piece.
Plenty has been said already about the structure of this (found poetry?) book so I won't pile on that. I will say that, unexpectedly, this excerpted journal of midwesterner in her late 80s made me feel hopeful about old age.
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
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Strong character development:
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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A very interesting and insight into a woman’s journal from 1968-72. I liked the editing telling a story.
This book is a tiny marvel. While it can easily be read in one quick sitting, the voice (a combination of the original diarist and Scanlan) is unforgettable. I can easily see myself reading this over and over and over.
reflective
I thought this was going to be a lot more unique or captivating than it was. But alas...
A small, quiet experiment about a life lived. Day to day, storm to storm, death to death. A special artifact. I look forward to Scanlan's collection of brilliant short fiction!