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A review by sarahlynne9
Landscapes by Christine Lai
5.0
LANDSCAPES. Boy does Christine have a way with words. Very rarely do you read something so exceptionally well written, especially from a debut author. It is one of those stories you come out knowing she has a PhD in English because her prose is simply unparalleled. I felt smarter after reading this, lol.
This book was a composite of the all the finer things I adore - art, history, books, geology, architecture, Rilke, Turner, Rodin. Even landscapes themselves. It really just combined the facets of life I love with such eloquent prose.
The backdrop set in an archival-driven manor in the English countryside reminds me of one of my favourite plays, Arcadia. It is an ode to the art and books we love and lose, and the archival process of protecting the world that decays around us.
I will be honest and say this book isn’t for everyone. With a character-driven plot, it is partially written journal style, blending the lines between narration, essay and diary. It is heavy on the art and art history commentary. And to be completely honest - requires solid reading comprehension.
All in all, this story struck me to my CORE and I cannot wait to see what else Christine publishes.
If you are looking for an incredibly well written, darkly absorbing story set in the near future on the verge of ecological collapse, this book is for you! The relationships between the main characters are fascinating, and the dynamics leave you in suspense.
I took an English course in uni all about the ‘sublime’ and I certainly think this story would’ve been included. I could not recommend this enough.
This book was a composite of the all the finer things I adore - art, history, books, geology, architecture, Rilke, Turner, Rodin. Even landscapes themselves. It really just combined the facets of life I love with such eloquent prose.
The backdrop set in an archival-driven manor in the English countryside reminds me of one of my favourite plays, Arcadia. It is an ode to the art and books we love and lose, and the archival process of protecting the world that decays around us.
I will be honest and say this book isn’t for everyone. With a character-driven plot, it is partially written journal style, blending the lines between narration, essay and diary. It is heavy on the art and art history commentary. And to be completely honest - requires solid reading comprehension.
All in all, this story struck me to my CORE and I cannot wait to see what else Christine publishes.
If you are looking for an incredibly well written, darkly absorbing story set in the near future on the verge of ecological collapse, this book is for you! The relationships between the main characters are fascinating, and the dynamics leave you in suspense.
I took an English course in uni all about the ‘sublime’ and I certainly think this story would’ve been included. I could not recommend this enough.