A review by savvylit
Boulder by Eva Baltasar

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? No

4.0

The most arresting thing about this vibe-heavy novel was Baltasar's gorgeous sentences. Take this for instance, "Maybe love is unfurling above us like an enormous branch that bends and touches all the most sensitive, reticent parts of us." Stunning. There were so many moments where I'd read a sentence like that one and then pause to just absorb its beauty. This is also a testament to Julia Sanchez's skill as a translator.

Beyond the sentence-level craft, Boulder is an emotional and reflective slice of life. Boulder and Samsa's relationship, though portrayed from only one side, was palpable and realistic. This novel often felt like a memoir - that's how immersive and believable it was.
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