A review by farzi_q_pickle
The Book of Salt by Monique Truong

4.0

I can’t say I liked this book… but I think it was good and needs to be out there in the world to tell this particular story. I thought it was an interesting angle to take. I did have to look up some stuff to even understand things like who the mystery man was supposed to be… A lot of trauma, saves, and a very slow book but more to me in the category of great literature even if it’s not an easy read. I think the only thing I would have done differently is not read it as my first book when I was wandering Paris as it initially kept putting me to sleep with my jetlag and because it’s not meant to be a page-turner! Representation matters and I’m glad a story with a character with all his struggles has a choice during this time and place in history. It was also really beautifully written in terms of the language and descriptions though I know that won’t be to everyone’s liking.