Scan barcode
nuii's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.25
An already highly difficult book considering the themes. Plus, written in a stream-of-counsciousness(SOC) way, with no quotation and very minimum punctuation makes it a real challenge to read.
I usually dont enjoy SOC books, this one, however, seems to make sense, as we follow Francie's mental spirality into darkness. The way he thinks, how he perceives the world, how he processes traumas are laid out without any filter helps us understand this character in such an intimate way, my heart breaks for him over and over again.
The crime is horrific and not to be excused but it could be explained, imo the humanity and nuances are only achieveable to such a complex level (in this story) by using the SOC method.
Brutal, and deeply disturbing yet delicate and filled with childlike naiveté - This is a dark story about the distruction of a human being (a child at that) for his family, his community and society have failed him every step of the way. As a result, "evil" stems and grows from the ignorance of mental illness, the corruption of innocence, social indifference and many other hidden, unpunished crimes.
I usually dont enjoy SOC books, this one, however, seems to make sense, as we follow Francie's mental spirality into darkness. The way he thinks, how he perceives the world, how he processes traumas are laid out without any filter helps us understand this character in such an intimate way, my heart breaks for him over and over again.
The crime is horrific and not to be excused but it could be explained, imo the humanity and nuances are only achieveable to such a complex level (in this story) by using the SOC method.
Brutal, and deeply disturbing yet delicate and filled with childlike naiveté - This is a dark story about the distruction of a human being (a child at that) for his family, his community and society have failed him every step of the way. As a result, "evil" stems and grows from the ignorance of mental illness, the corruption of innocence, social indifference and many other hidden, unpunished crimes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Murder, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, Animal cruelty, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Excrement
kake's review
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It's not a badly written book, but I found it pretty tedious. A man in a pub told me I should read it, and I wish he hadn't.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
More...