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jacss's review
challenging
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
TW: Suicide.
A speed read if there ever was one!
In What I'd Rather Not Think About, the narrator shares her innermost feelings before, during and after her brother ends his life. Another main theme is individuality and agency amongst twins, and the abondonment and loneliness that ensues when one of the twins decides to need other things in life. And the strain this leaves on other types of relationships. But even with this, the characters felt one-dimensional and they didn't really come to life for me.
It was a quick read, with short chapters switching between present, past and future.
What I'd Rather Not Think About is shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
A speed read if there ever was one!
In What I'd Rather Not Think About, the narrator shares her innermost feelings before, during and after her brother ends his life. Another main theme is individuality and agency amongst twins, and the abondonment and loneliness that ensues when one of the twins decides to need other things in life. And the strain this leaves on other types of relationships. But even with this, the characters felt one-dimensional and they didn't really come to life for me.
It was a quick read, with short chapters switching between present, past and future.
What I'd Rather Not Think About is shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Physical abuse and Medical content
Minor: Vomit
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