A review by keonaaw
Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Such an interesting read. The pace and length of the book definitely make it one that is better read in one sitting. Deeply unsettling.
I also feel that there is some criticism of the bourgeoisie wrapped up in the text. Amanda's disgust with the local children's apparent illness without examining the root of their illness keeps her from seeing the bigger picture of the poisoning, and lands her own daughter in the same situation as David.
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