A review by muffmacguff
Antkind by Charlie Kaufman

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

2.0

This book had some enjoyable elements occasionally but it was mostly long and punishing. I love most of Charlie Kaufman’s movies and I was really looking forward to reading this but now I’m just so grateful to be done with it. It got some rave reviews and I kind of think those reviewers are stupid? Maybe I’m stupid. Either way I don’t understand how anyone could like this entire book. I liked Laura Miller in Slate, I agree with basically her whole review: https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/charlie-kaufman-novel-antkind-book-review.html
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