A review by sunwatersalt
Sea Monsters by Chloe Aridjis

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This isn't a plot heavy book, most of the action takes place in the narrator's head. I enjoyed seeing through her eyes, especially when her interpretation was clearly more teenage wishful twisting rather than an accurate depiction of events & intentions. I loved the writing and the rolling flow of the narrator's thoughts. It's definitely a distinct style and not for everyone, but it worked well for me, especially in the seaside setting.
 
 

The story's last line indicates that as much as the narrator is determined to view this experience as a brief story to file away in her mind, it has profoundly affected her, and no amount of mental willpower can alter that. I think that concept hits what I loved most about the story.