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A review by taffybirb
The Antidote by Karen Russell
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What a book! It's not a book you can breeze through--it's a book that makes you consider each word in each line. The prose itself is a journey separate from the story. I love a book that I really need to sink my teeth into, to focus on.
The story itself could probably have been told in 200-300 pages, but then you wouldn't have had the lyrical writing and the vastness of it all.
I liked all the characters, I liked that the Bad Guy likely got what he deserved, I loved each main character's journey and thoughts and revelations. And despite the dark themes, it still ends with a feeling of hope.
The story itself could probably have been told in 200-300 pages, but then you wouldn't have had the lyrical writing and the vastness of it all.
I liked all the characters, I liked that the Bad Guy likely got what he deserved, I loved each main character's journey and thoughts and revelations. And despite the dark themes, it still ends with a feeling of hope.