A review by savvylit
Open Throat by Henry Hoke

adventurous reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

3.0

Open Throat is beautifully written. By putting readers in the mind of a mountain lion, Hoke pushes us to consider the impact that humanity has on native wildlife. Beyond that, though, there is not much substance to this book. Don't get me wrong - I think experimental novels are interesting. I think that novels that encourage the reader to empathize with non-human beings are interesting. But Open Throat ultimately did not have enough depth for me to enjoy it.
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