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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
4.0
I finished this book this afternoon and ever since I've been thinking about how the hell I'm going to find words to describe what I thought of this book. Obviously, I did like it. I started this morning and I flew through it and before I knew it I was already halfway and really had to get some other things done. But it's one of those books where my head and heart can't come to an agreement. And usually I let my heart win, but in this case, I think I'm going with my head.
The strength of this book, for me, is without a doubt the atmospheric writing style. The writing style feels part of the plot and part of Rachelle, our main character. It clearly carries a certain feel. It aren't just the words telling the story, but it's also the way they're woven together, the way they form sentences and the way they create this unique and bizarre world.
The writing style also really feels like Rachelle's personality. For most of the book Rachelle keeps her distance. From other characters, from herself and from the reader. My heart therefore has a little trouble truly connecting with her and truly feeling for her. The chemistry didn't blow me away, because Rachelle was so afraid to let it all in and out. Because the writing enhanced that distance even more.
And the writing also really fits the plot. The world and story are in a way bizarre. Within this world everything makes perfect sense and the way all the different ingredients eventually come together in the finale is beautiful. And the writing never even tries to make the connection to our world and our minds. It doesn't do infodumps, it doesn't do explanations Rachelle would never do. It demands that you, as a reader, go with the flow and enjoy the ride.
It turned reading this book into a unique experience. One I'd happily repeat with other books of this author. Because the total package and how everything fits together and completes each other really impressed me and I'm curious if she can do the same in her other stories!
The strength of this book, for me, is without a doubt the atmospheric writing style. The writing style feels part of the plot and part of Rachelle, our main character. It clearly carries a certain feel. It aren't just the words telling the story, but it's also the way they're woven together, the way they form sentences and the way they create this unique and bizarre world.
The writing style also really feels like Rachelle's personality. For most of the book Rachelle keeps her distance. From other characters, from herself and from the reader. My heart therefore has a little trouble truly connecting with her and truly feeling for her. The chemistry didn't blow me away, because Rachelle was so afraid to let it all in and out. Because the writing enhanced that distance even more.
And the writing also really fits the plot. The world and story are in a way bizarre. Within this world everything makes perfect sense and the way all the different ingredients eventually come together in the finale is beautiful. And the writing never even tries to make the connection to our world and our minds. It doesn't do infodumps, it doesn't do explanations Rachelle would never do. It demands that you, as a reader, go with the flow and enjoy the ride.
It turned reading this book into a unique experience. One I'd happily repeat with other books of this author. Because the total package and how everything fits together and completes each other really impressed me and I'm curious if she can do the same in her other stories!