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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book started so slowly, before barrelling to it's conclusion like an out of control train.
It's haunting, however it dragged a bit with no clear plot at the beginning.
It's haunting, however it dragged a bit with no clear plot at the beginning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Classism
Minor: Drug abuse
dark
tense
medium-paced
Elmet was such a subtle, unexpected surprise. It melds the topics of homesteading, gender, masculinity, femininity, capitalism, and community in ways that were so poignant and so well-woven. Told through the perspective of Daniel, the youngest child, Elmet offers a unique insight to his world where there are two layers of understanding and interpretation: yours and Daniel's.
It is lyrical, almost gothic, and so, so tender. I feel like speaking more and in-depth about it would be to ruin its atmosphere, the context in which it lives. But I will say that as the book grows longer, the plot shifts into something more insidious--the vices and virtues of a community come into question, especially as violence and murder become more of a threat.
Overall, it's just absolutely wonderful and beautiful and soft.
Review cross-listed here!
It is lyrical, almost gothic, and so, so tender. I feel like speaking more and in-depth about it would be to ruin its atmosphere, the context in which it lives. But I will say that as the book grows longer, the plot shifts into something more insidious--the vices and virtues of a community come into question, especially as violence and murder become more of a threat.
Overall, it's just absolutely wonderful and beautiful and soft.
Review cross-listed here!
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2020/04/20/review-1497-elmet/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2020/04/20/review-1497-elmet/
Takie bardziej 3,5 bo końcówka zrobiła wiele dobrego dla fabuły tej książki.
dark
tense
medium-paced
I picked this up before a train journey 4 years ago because I live near Sherburn in Elmet and "Elmet" is set in this area. The prose was quite beautiful at points and very descriptive and evocative - including the best description of a fried breakfast I think I've ever read. The plot was a bit hard to track, there was conflict and resolution, but I am not sure I was entirely satisfied by the ending. I would certainly read a follow up book if there was one to be written.