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ashtonkulic's review
2.0
Whether Violent or Natural is deeply about humanity. The things we do, the things we choose, in order to survive. But also, what we do when life becomes about more than just survival.
Natasha Calder writes of an apocalyptic world where Kit and Crevan are reliant upon each other for survival against the backbiters. Together, estranged on an island, Kit tells of their survival in the abandonded fort and her friendship with Crevan. Although it is near impossible to tell the true depth of their relationship, be it romantic, or even parental, it is obvious that the pair deeply care for one another.
This novel is often overly-prosed with fluttering analogies and deep descriptions that are sometimes out of place. Calder works well in what she knows, and makes up for what she doesn't by cramming what she does in exchange.
Natasha Calder's work was an interesting contrast in the prose between the flowering language and the deeper meanings written between the lines.
Natasha Calder writes of an apocalyptic world where Kit and Crevan are reliant upon each other for survival against the backbiters. Together, estranged on an island, Kit tells of their survival in the abandonded fort and her friendship with Crevan. Although it is near impossible to tell the true depth of their relationship, be it romantic, or even parental, it is obvious that the pair deeply care for one another.
This novel is often overly-prosed with fluttering analogies and deep descriptions that are sometimes out of place. Calder works well in what she knows, and makes up for what she doesn't by cramming what she does in exchange.
Natasha Calder's work was an interesting contrast in the prose between the flowering language and the deeper meanings written between the lines.
literarlo's review
3.0
WHETHER VIOLENT OR NATURAL by NATASHA CALDER
rating : 2.5 stars ⭐️⭐️✨
I’m really not sure how to put my feelings about this book into words: this was a 250ish page book but I genuinely thought it was closer to 400 by the way I completely slogged through it.
Kit and Crevan are living on an island while a bacterial infestation rages on the mainland. One evening a woman washes ashore, nearly drowned. Crevan wants to keep her alive, but Kit isn’t so sure.
The long winded lyrical prose really dragged away from the actual plot of the story- I did enjoy Calder’s writing style though. I think this book has a perfect place on someone’s bookshelf, however sadly not mine.
I really love the cover, its so pretty!
rating : 2.5 stars ⭐️⭐️✨
I’m really not sure how to put my feelings about this book into words: this was a 250ish page book but I genuinely thought it was closer to 400 by the way I completely slogged through it.
Kit and Crevan are living on an island while a bacterial infestation rages on the mainland. One evening a woman washes ashore, nearly drowned. Crevan wants to keep her alive, but Kit isn’t so sure.
The long winded lyrical prose really dragged away from the actual plot of the story- I did enjoy Calder’s writing style though. I think this book has a perfect place on someone’s bookshelf, however sadly not mine.
I really love the cover, its so pretty!
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