A review by displacedcactus
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

dark emotional
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
This was an incredibly weird book. The writing is beautiful and lyrical, while describing some truly horrific things. I enjoyed reading it, devoured it in a single day, but was also cognizant of the fact that I didn't dare read it before bed, or I'd have nightmares. You need a strong stomach for this one. I'm surprised I even got through it. I feel like it had to be a novella because the lush language and gore probably would have been too much in a longer project.

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