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hongjoongie's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lithoerary_atria's review
mysterious
slow-paced
1.0
i need to keep authors who think they can write a book after taking an mfa class a thousand feet away from me.
haydobbs's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
3.5
Felt very disorienting. Ending leaves you with more questions than answers.
pharmdad2007's review
5.0
Bizarre and convoluted, with shades of Bolanos and Danielewski, this novel really won me over. Don't expect finality or closure!
mazza57's review
1.0
What the?????????
I have no idea what this book is about.
Postmodern? I shall avoid anything with that description in the future if this type of drivel is what i should expect. The only good thing is it is mercifully short rubbish
I have no idea what this book is about.
Postmodern? I shall avoid anything with that description in the future if this type of drivel is what i should expect. The only good thing is it is mercifully short rubbish
michellereese47's review
5.0
This is a tricky book to review spoiler-free, it’s smart and mysterious and every step of the way, just when you think you understand where the story is taking you, the rug is ripped out from under you in the best of ways.
The tone of the novel immediately pulls the reader into the story. Davis uses a passive voice that creates an air of detachment between the narrator and the events of the story. The reader quickly gets the impression that there is something you don’t know and are trying to discover. Once you finish you’re left wondering what exactly you just read and find yourself thinking back through all the moments of the book to unravel the story. I typically don’t like books that leave you feeling confused, but Sara Davis’s writing is stunning! The twists of the story sneak up on you and leave you completely captivated. The story you think you’re reading isn’t the story you’re actually reading and slowly piecing together clues, even after you’ve finished the book, is what made this book so intriguing and breathtaking.
The tone of the novel immediately pulls the reader into the story. Davis uses a passive voice that creates an air of detachment between the narrator and the events of the story. The reader quickly gets the impression that there is something you don’t know and are trying to discover. Once you finish you’re left wondering what exactly you just read and find yourself thinking back through all the moments of the book to unravel the story. I typically don’t like books that leave you feeling confused, but Sara Davis’s writing is stunning! The twists of the story sneak up on you and leave you completely captivated. The story you think you’re reading isn’t the story you’re actually reading and slowly piecing together clues, even after you’ve finished the book, is what made this book so intriguing and breathtaking.
missiejacobson's review against another edition
4.0
I would give this book 3.5 stars. It was good. Different then any other thriller I have read. It was just to short! I guess I like mote length but to a book.
abrahamruthie's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0