A review by slowreaderpeter
The Past Is Red by Catherynne M. Valente

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The Past is Red is a very unique read. It is both sad and hopeful, and yet also completely resigned to the death of the world caused by consumerism, capitalism, and the inability to prevent climate change. This is one that will probably sit with me for a good while.