A review by char_a_lot_te
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Im starting to think this book isnt about pears yall. i suppose its about things. possessions. 

in the first part of this book i thought it was shaping out to just another decent book, but then the entire thing just unravels before you and its honestly amazing. its such an intricately crafted story. no detail goes to waste. 

often i feel like books sort of, rush their happy endings, but this book didnt feel that way. at least, it was more natural the way it happened.

also van der Wouden is just a good writer, specifically very good at controlling the pace and urgency of her writing such that you read certain paragraphs really fast and it comes to a tipping point, and then everything just stops.

i was surprised by how good this was! booker prize shortlist fully deserved 
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