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A review by popgoesbitty
The Past Is Red by Catherynne M. Valente
3.0
CWs: insinuations of sexual assault, graphic physical assault and verbal abuse
I found this to be enjoyable but, for a reader who rarely dabbles in sci-fi, a bit confusing. The writing is quirky and semi-stream-of-consciousness and left me going "huh?" many times. A lot of that is just sci-fi, though.
That being said, the narrator had heart. You'll love and connect with her because, well, it's impossible not to. Some parts are so tragic they're funny. The post-apocalyptic world Valente paints is tragic and comedic. The story pulls at your heart strings and is wildly intelligent. It's a funhouse take on climate change, the top 1%, and the passion and strength of the little guys at the bottom.
I found this to be enjoyable but, for a reader who rarely dabbles in sci-fi, a bit confusing. The writing is quirky and semi-stream-of-consciousness and left me going "huh?" many times. A lot of that is just sci-fi, though.
That being said, the narrator had heart. You'll love and connect with her because, well, it's impossible not to. Some parts are so tragic they're funny. The post-apocalyptic world Valente paints is tragic and comedic. The story pulls at your heart strings and is wildly intelligent. It's a funhouse take on climate change, the top 1%, and the passion and strength of the little guys at the bottom.