wilbsimpson 's review for:

Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer

5.0

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The 3 books of Absolution are wildly different experiments in writing. A stunning versatility. Don’t be put off by reviewers bouncing off fucking book fucking 3: reader, open yourself to a barely coherent dirtbag descending into madness. I didn’t come away with pat answers to Area X, but reconsideration for events throughout the Southern Reach and an uneasy closure.