A review by asourceoffiction
Weasels in the Attic by Hiroko Oyamada

emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The whole book seems to have this ethereal feel to it, like reality and perception aren't quite as you'd expect. It's hyper-focused on minute details, beautifully described, that create a sense of presence at the same time as making everything feel a little strange.

It's like a book of three short stories, but they're chronological and deal with the same characters. A little odd, a little quirky, very wistful and with some emotional heft (I felt as much for the weasels as I did the humans), it's a short but sweet read.
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