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A review by mikkiokko
The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Sometimes it is the end of a book that saves it from the eternal sorrow corner of my brain.
Here's the thing, this narrator: annoying as fuck. Will never shut up. Annoying. Insecure man baby and will make everyone else pay for it. A man who will do anything but leave a woman alone. A man who would rather die than change.
But thank god, there were some things in the end that made it interesting. The sci-fi element and the musings on the meaning/impact of the images were great to circle around. Plus, I personally kept relating parts of the images to modern day social media. It made me fear the immortality of our social media use and how we become more obsessed with it than real life. Love that! And I think the narrator getting into thinking about Morel and in turn being forced to confront himself, fabulous.
I'm glad I was forced to read this book, it's some new knowledge. And I appreciate somethings about this book, and overall I'd say it's good. BUT this author trying to imbue this romance, please god no please no no no god no
Here's the thing, this narrator: annoying as fuck. Will never shut up. Annoying. Insecure man baby and will make everyone else pay for it. A man who will do anything but leave a woman alone. A man who would rather die than change.
But thank god, there were some things in the end that made it interesting. The sci-fi element and the musings on the meaning/impact of the images were great to circle around. Plus, I personally kept relating parts of the images to modern day social media. It made me fear the immortality of our social media use and how we become more obsessed with it than real life. Love that! And I think the narrator getting into thinking about Morel and in turn being forced to confront himself, fabulous.
I'm glad I was forced to read this book, it's some new knowledge. And I appreciate somethings about this book, and overall I'd say it's good. BUT this author trying to imbue this romance, please god no please no no no god no