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A review by thisislauraw
Reptile Memoirs by Silje O. Ulstein, Silje O. Ulstein
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
Spanning multiple points of view and two timelines, this is a mystery/thriller that almost feels like literary fiction. It's beautifully written, in juxtaposition with a lot of the dark subject matter.
The 'reptile memoir' sections, written from the point of view of a python, were interesting and unexpected.
I enjoyed the story and the way the threads wove together throughout, although there were some sections that made for uncomfortable reading. The final few chapters wrapped everything up neatly but abruptly.
Overall, this was a solid read and I'll be looking out for more of the author's work.
The 'reptile memoir' sections, written from the point of view of a python, were interesting and unexpected.
I enjoyed the story and the way the threads wove together throughout, although there were some sections that made for uncomfortable reading. The final few chapters wrapped everything up neatly but abruptly.
Overall, this was a solid read and I'll be looking out for more of the author's work.