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A review by tevreads
Inland by Téa Obreht
3.0
Due mid-August, Obreht has crafted an original and intriguing story that mixes the nuances of historical fiction with the subtleties of magical realism. However, this was simply a story I couldn't fully get into. Perhaps it was because of hearing such good things about The Tiger's Wife, but I was constantly teetering on the edge reading this book, waiting for that moment where I'd finally be pulled in.
Towards the end of the novel, 'Evening', seemed to be the moment the story clicked for me, the characters were given life and the ending became memorable. Prior to that, I found myself reading for plot development, and not character development, the rhythm and feel of the story just didn't seem to spark my interest. I'm sure many will love this story, Obreht's intricacies and attention to historical detail are admirable, and some passages satiated the senses, but it wasn't for me.
Towards the end of the novel, 'Evening', seemed to be the moment the story clicked for me, the characters were given life and the ending became memorable. Prior to that, I found myself reading for plot development, and not character development, the rhythm and feel of the story just didn't seem to spark my interest. I'm sure many will love this story, Obreht's intricacies and attention to historical detail are admirable, and some passages satiated the senses, but it wasn't for me.