A review by wardeh_m
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

First book of the year.
Quick read. Super bizarre! 
One of the weirdest books I've read in a while. 
Enjoyed it but was lost about what's happening for the first two thirds of the book. 
Personally didn't find it scary, just slightly unsettling. I didn't mind that as I don't really read much horror but if you're looking for a suspenseful horror/thriller then this probably isn't the book for you.   

Loved the writing style and the descriptions. Overall stunning prose! 
The book was super visual and I think it would make a fantastic movie if it's ever adapted. 

The animal/people names bit was clever, but once I caught on to the fact that they were most definitely actual animals when Sophia presented them with the gifts it became a little silly. 

Mixed feelings on the Adam/Eve thing. 
 
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