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A review by noldorin
La Digue by Michael McDowell
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Picked up "The Levee" right after finishing the first book of the saga and I definitely felt more entertained than for "The Flood".
As always, the story follows exactly what the title mentions : the construction of the levee.
I did like it more than the first since the plot became more interesting and the horror was easily more felt.
Mary-Love is still a despicable character and Elinor still goes headstrong against her.
I must admit, I didn't like Queenie and her children at first. However, with what happens to her and after getting more informations on her life made me really appreciate her as a mother and person.
"The Levee" reads as easily as the first book and the storyline progresses at a good pace while still managing to keep everything together and not be hollow in some parts.
I'm definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this!
As always, the story follows exactly what the title mentions : the construction of the levee.
I did like it more than the first since the plot became more interesting and the horror was easily more felt.
Mary-Love is still a despicable character and Elinor still goes headstrong against her.
I must admit, I didn't like Queenie and her children at first. However, with what happens to her and after getting more informations on her life made me really appreciate her as a mother and person.
"The Levee" reads as easily as the first book and the storyline progresses at a good pace while still managing to keep everything together and not be hollow in some parts.
I'm definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Ableism
Minor: Rape