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translator_monkey 's review for:
Spill Simmer Falter Wither
by Sara Baume
It's not the destination, it's the journey. The writing of this mostly second-person narrative is sublime and evocative, with a handful of twists and turns as our narrator explores what it means to love and be loved, possibly for the first time in his 57-year existence. The novel's "surprise" - or what I take was meant to be a surprise - was alluded to rather heavily throughout, so revealing it here wouldn't be much of a spoiler, but it's best left to the reader to find it on his or her own.
There are a lot of big themes here, mostly redemption and forgiveness, but they lie low on the paintbrush, and don't reveal themselves in the reading, but in the consideration given to the writing afterwards.
I found the ending ultimately less than 100% satisfying at first, but upon 12 hours of contemplation (most of which was in the guise of sleep), I think I can safely say that it wasn't UNsatisfying. Beautifully written book. I look forward to reading Baume's next tome.
There are a lot of big themes here, mostly redemption and forgiveness, but they lie low on the paintbrush, and don't reveal themselves in the reading, but in the consideration given to the writing afterwards.
I found the ending ultimately less than 100% satisfying at first, but upon 12 hours of contemplation (most of which was in the guise of sleep), I think I can safely say that it wasn't UNsatisfying. Beautifully written book. I look forward to reading Baume's next tome.