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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
The story is compelling, but utterly weighed down by meandering, run-on writing.
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Abortion
challenging
dark
I did not enjoy reading this book. Not at all. Absurdism/surrealism is not a style of fiction I enjoy and that’s this book to a T. That said I can totally see why it’s considered a pivotal book in the dystopian Fiction cannon and a proper tour de force.
That doesn’t mean I had to like it though. Hoping the book club discussion redeems it a little.
That doesn’t mean I had to like it though. Hoping the book club discussion redeems it a little.
I don’t completely understand what I just read but it was very original and the prose was beautiful. It’s not perfect but it is amazing. Definitely will reread it.
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
dark
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I hated every second of reading this. There is a fine line between satire and simply reproducing garbage writing done by straight white men.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, War
Her collection of short stories "The Bloody Chamber" is by far my favourite book of all time, and I knew this would not add up to it, but I was still enthralled by the book, although it was confusing and difficult in parts. The tale of a post-apocalyptic world, and one in which women are brutal, misandrist and there is a terrible civil war going on. A professor is captured and turned into a woman against his will, and goes on a journey involving a one-legged man and his harem, an under-age hooker and a beautiful film star. This is by no means an easy read, and it jumps around so quickly it's hard not to feel dizzy. I believe Carter is at her literary best when she is writing short stories - her sumptuous imagery and plots work best in short bursts than in novels, but this is worth the read nonetheless.
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No