A review by klsreads
The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt

challenging funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is a fun little story- sharp, exacting, and a bit insightful. I read it in less than an hour. In it, a wealthy, worldly, strange girl attracts the interest of the media and publishers when her mother disappears. This short story encompasses parts of the book she writes in the aftermath. If you're uncultured like me, be prepared to look up some haughty English, Arabic, and French words. Enjoy!
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