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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
My lord I cannot believe I just read what was essentially an 'it was all a dream' twist ending from the point of view of a man so delusional he basically thinks he's God. That might genius but it most certainly is insane. One thing about this book: it definitely leaves you thinking about things. Truly unhinged and genuinely funny at points this was somehow really good at depicting anxiety, despair and also depravity (animal abuse even included). I was scared at one point. I am now wondering if Futaki was Jesus (???) I am low key shook to the core. Utterly deranged, Krasznahorkai we need to talk.
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
slow-paced
Very experimental, especially on the structure. I appreciated that aspect, but overall nor the story or the characters captivated me in any way.
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
A perfect example of what I like to call "totalism" in literature: books that explore the absolute fullness of a particular moment or occurrence in time. It's the totality of experience.
This book was overwhelming for obvious reasons, not the least of which is the idiosyncratic prose that is filled with parentheticals and asides. I didn't expect that; much of Krasznahorkai's prose focuses on the tiny interesting choices made by each character and why. It's absolutely fascinating, and I need to read more Eastern European literature.
This book was overwhelming for obvious reasons, not the least of which is the idiosyncratic prose that is filled with parentheticals and asides. I didn't expect that; much of Krasznahorkai's prose focuses on the tiny interesting choices made by each character and why. It's absolutely fascinating, and I need to read more Eastern European literature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Suicide
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity
Minor: Violence
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
fast-paced