A review by hilmi
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

To start with, let me admit that literary fiction isn't my wheelhouse and this was me stepping outside of the comfort zone. That said, I've got some opinions for you. The mystery and dark academia components were interesting (not the best I've seen for the latter) but some of the central themes are never truly fleshed out and it gets repetitive. Maybe it's a literary device for demonstrating the recurrence of sexual assault and a lack of justice? Or that trauma sticks and recurs? But it doesn't make a good read here. I did appreciate the emphasis on the imperfections of memory. 
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