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A review by a_violentfemme
Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I can't help but compare this to movie (and of course this why I picked up rhe book in the first place). The format was not what I expected and surprised me. I loved the way Bella's early ways of speaking were written and I loved the pace, it really helps form her character. Her "education", as it transpires in the book is also very interesting from the British empire to women's health, all felt realistic and of the time period it is set.
However, I was not crazy about the ending- I thought i was going to hate it (but am very glad for the last page).
Usually I am of the strong opnion that "the book is better than the adaption" but actually the film adds so much to this narrative it's made me enjoy it even more. The costuming for example added so much to Bella's character and overall the vibe of the film is a perfect take on the novel.
However, I was not crazy about the ending- I thought i was going to hate it (but am very glad for the last page).
Usually I am of the strong opnion that "the book is better than the adaption" but actually the film adds so much to this narrative it's made me enjoy it even more. The costuming for example added so much to Bella's character and overall the vibe of the film is a perfect take on the novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Domestic abuse, and Child death