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A review by deerling
Chouette by Claire Oshetsky
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such an intriguing and peculiar read. Magical realism isn't a familiar genre to me, and I wasn't sure if it was something I would enjoy. But Oshetsky proved me wrong!
I'm writing this review on May even though I finished the book on January. It's a shame, because I have certainly forgot a lot of things from the book already. One thing I do still remember is the anxious and even scary atmosphere the book had. I was a bit shocked how things escalated. The ending went over my head, but I still liked it.
Motherhood is an unfamiliar concept to me, but I still think this book described it well. The way the main character was ready to do absolutely everything for her child was interesting and sweet to read.
Definitely recommended!
I'm writing this review on May even though I finished the book on January. It's a shame, because I have certainly forgot a lot of things from the book already. One thing I do still remember is the anxious and even scary atmosphere the book had. I was a bit shocked how things escalated. The ending went over my head, but I still liked it.
Motherhood is an unfamiliar concept to me, but I still think this book described it well. The way the main character was ready to do absolutely everything for her child was interesting and sweet to read.
Definitely recommended!