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sleepyredwolf 's review for:
The Holy Innocents
by Gilbert Adair
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A fascinating exploration of obsession, comparison, and fantasy with the political backdrop of the 1968 Paris student riots providing a stark, real contrast against the naive hedonism embodied by the main trio. Interesting to compare and contrast with the 2003 film adaptation, I found the omniscient POV provided an enjoyable insight into the protagonists' internal motivations in ways I wish had been fleshed out more in the film. I do wish there were less odd racial descriptions from the author. Nothing overtly racist iirc but just odd.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Police brutality