A review by mcrespo
Y/N by Esther Yi

challenging dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

one of the greatest stand outs of this novel is yi's prose. it's sophisticated and decadent. truly, it feels like yi does not waste a single word. the writing itself is beyond excellent. however, i found that this novel dipped so far into the surreal that it became almost too abstract for me to grasp. i won't blame the novel for my lack of understanding, but it definitely is a book that requires you to turn your mind on rather than off. other than that, yi writes a parasocial relationship soooo poignantly, and she offers some incredible insight on the ugly source of these celebrity obsessions. i thought it was such a pleasure to read yi's words, and i think this will be a book i think about a lot and could potentially revisit to get more out of it. 
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