A review by angryglitterwitch
Street of Thieves by Mathias Énard

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

Heartbreaking and wonderful. The most vividly written story I've read in a long time. People use the word 'searing' to describe books way too easily, but in this case there's no better adjective. Wow.
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"I was on my way to my prison, already locked up in the ivory tower of books, which is the only place on earth where life is good."