A review by librarihan
InfernoL A Poet's Novel by Eileen Myles

2.0

I just...didn't get it. I thought I was really going to enjoy this book. I'm typically not a fan of novels unless the writing is poignant and beautiful, and that's what I was expecting from Myles, being a poet. While some chapters were memorable, such as "a lesbian thing" and "my revolution," I found the rest of the book to be overwhelmingly confusing. Because the timeline skips around, I often found myself questioning when and where and with whom the story was taking place. People's names were especially confusing to follow. While I hoped this book would be relatable and eye-opening, it was ultimately just confusing and a little mundane. Maybe it is an acquired taste.