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A review by girlglitch
The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida by Clarissa Goenawan
3.0
The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida is an intriguing novel. I like the narrative style - Goenawan's understated prose and graceful flow makes for a soothing read.
However, sometimes that understatement also adds a sense of distance. I found it difficult to engage with the characters, and their lack of emotional depth made them seem two-dimensional.
At the end of the book, I felt I'd only just started to scratch the surface of Miwako Sumida's world - there was so much more that this novel could have unpacked.
*Thank you to ThePigeonhole.com for sharing this book!*
However, sometimes that understatement also adds a sense of distance. I found it difficult to engage with the characters, and their lack of emotional depth made them seem two-dimensional.
At the end of the book, I felt I'd only just started to scratch the surface of Miwako Sumida's world - there was so much more that this novel could have unpacked.
*Thank you to ThePigeonhole.com for sharing this book!*