Reviews

Permagel by Eva Baltasar

mbaezae's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

callmeash_94's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

midna_ronoa's review against another edition

dark reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

 2'5

No sos vos, Eva, soy yo.
Aunque muy interesante en estilo y transgresor en temas, es un libro que me ha sabido a muy poco. Al final del día creo que es porque no soy el público ideal de esta obra, pero que tanto la exageración rayana a la parodia de la protagonista como el tratamiento que hace de su identidad queer y del suicidio me hayan dejado con sensación de que le falta fondo, puede que esté más relacionado con que es una obra que prioriza el impacto y la poesía de su prosa al resto de elementos que la componen. ¡O que yo no la he entendido y no he conectado con ella! ¡A saber! Sin más, no sé si le daré un tiento a la siguiente parte del tríptico con lo cortitos que son, pero este no me ha dejado con ganas de leer más. 

maddiebui's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

fiberreader's review against another edition

dark funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts

aidasdiaz's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

sheppyblooming's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

enzsch's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Gay sex and mortality, need I say more? 

 

I love this book. Super lyrical writing (needed to engage brain to follow). Our main gal is very funny and I love her inner monologue, especially her savage takedowns of her family (“Being the bearer of important news: The only climax mom has ever known” I DIED). Parallelled by an absolutely savage but fitting ending which gives some hope for character development, very cute relationship with her niece. 

 

I love how ambivalent she is about death for 99% of this book. The mole journey had me kekeing what an icon. Also some really excellent writing about her relationships and especially the feelings that they instilled in her. Reminiscent of ‘The Details’ by Ia Grenberg 

 

Also, s/o to the translators note at the end for nuggets of wisdom! How the rhythm of the prose was so important to Eva Baltasar for the translation. Also, finding the right metaphors for all of the poetic prose. Also, discussions on ‘cunt’. Sounds crazy difficult to action this but Julia Sanches has written it to sound effortless 

pompusassy's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective

4.0

inmaculada's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0