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A review by karenleagermain
Trust by Hernán Díaz
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Trust had long been on my TBR list and I finally bumped it to the top on my audio book list. The narrators for the audio book were fantastic, but I'm left wishing that I had read a physical copy. I feel like I missed something with the audio format, primarily my ability to really absorb the writing. This is especially true in the last chapter.
I don't want to spoil anything, because there is a very big twist. The main themes involve who has the power to shape the narrative and who has the power to write history.
I was enthralled from the start, not quite knowing where the story was heading. It's not linear and is told from different perspectives. I can understand why this novel has won big awards and it would be an excellent pick for a book club discussion.
I don't want to spoil anything, because there is a very big twist. The main themes involve who has the power to shape the narrative and who has the power to write history.
I was enthralled from the start, not quite knowing where the story was heading. It's not linear and is told from different perspectives. I can understand why this novel has won big awards and it would be an excellent pick for a book club discussion.