A review by podanotherjessi
Ella Minnow Pea: A Progressively Lipogrammatic Epistolary Fable by Mark Dunn

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This is a book that is more than the sum of it's part. There is little to no characterization. The setting doesn't make sense if you think about it for more than a few moments. The only real strength on its own is that the writing is incredible. But the overall picture is really interesting and a book worth reading. Unfortunately, I've seen similar concepts done in more nuanced and interesting ways. I would highly recommend the Memory Police for those interested in exploring something like this.