Scan barcode
A review by rosaareads
Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin
4.0
Notes of a Crocodile is deeply melancholic. The narrator, a lesbian, uses the crocodile as a metaphor for LGBTQ youth from a time when being LGBTQ was taboo. This metaphor is reflected in how she sabotages her own love relationships, often saying things like, “I like you, but let’s break up,” as a way to avoid intimacy.
The story is deeply melancholic, and as a reader, I could really feel the sadness of not fitting into society. The narrator even views her experiences as a crime and frequently describes herself as a beast or a monster. This portrayal adds a profound layer to the narrative, highlighting the internal struggles of those who feel marginalized.
The story is deeply melancholic, and as a reader, I could really feel the sadness of not fitting into society. The narrator even views her experiences as a crime and frequently describes herself as a beast or a monster. This portrayal adds a profound layer to the narrative, highlighting the internal struggles of those who feel marginalized.