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readingbylp 's review for:
Hummingbird Salamander
by Jeff VanderMeer
I think maybe a 3.5 but it hooked me, so leaning 4. A lot of reviews mention it’s “claustrophobic”, and I would agree. It’s disorienting and thrilling. Every time I put it down, I kept wanting to go back to it.
The main character isn’t likable but despite being told entirely from her perspective, it’s written in a way where it wasn’t off putting for me. She recognizes she’s the cause of her problems, & I can at least respect that.
If you love closure, this isn’t the book for you. I don’t think it quite falls into me recommending it as “worth a read” but reading it wasn’t a waste of time. I’ll read the Southern Reach trilogy at some point for sure.
The main character isn’t likable but despite being told entirely from her perspective, it’s written in a way where it wasn’t off putting for me. She recognizes she’s the cause of her problems, & I can at least respect that.
If you love closure, this isn’t the book for you. I don’t think it quite falls into me recommending it as “worth a read” but reading it wasn’t a waste of time. I’ll read the Southern Reach trilogy at some point for sure.