A review by karolyne
Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson

4.5

 who can a monster blame for being red?

a good prose is the one that every single word is carefully chosen, leading the reader to wonder how so few words can convey so much meaning. that’s exactly what anne carson does in the autobiography of red. the juxtaposition of whimsical elements and the contemporary setting of the story make it to be so intriguing and fascinating . and geryon is one of those characters you want to protect with all of the strength you have — seeing him grow and learning about himself and accepting who he is was so rewarding… 

that’s the second work by anne carson i’ve read, and i’ve come to the conclusion that she is indeed one of the most creative and talented writers we have today.