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A review by daniellewalsh
Idaho by Emily Ruskovich
3.0
I wanted to LOVE this book, so much. Flitting between different time periods of the Mitchell family, Idaho details the life family who are destroyed by a shocking event. At the start, I was charmed by the poetic narrative, but halfway through I began to feel distanced from the characters.
Although we find out fragments of what happened gradually, there is never a full description of the reality of what occured - much of it I thought was just alluded to. There were parts and characters where I wasn't too sure how they linked directly to the story, but upon reflection I have begun to appreciate what those characters added.
I think parts of the book are ambiguous which part of me likes, but I also just wanted to ~know~.
At the heart of this book is family, grief, loss, and forgiveness. It is beautifully written, but at times the shift in narrative and non-linear format get a bit too puzzle-like (and when you get to the end, you find there are still a couple of pieces missing).
⛰
Although we find out fragments of what happened gradually, there is never a full description of the reality of what occured - much of it I thought was just alluded to. There were parts and characters where I wasn't too sure how they linked directly to the story, but upon reflection I have begun to appreciate what those characters added.
I think parts of the book are ambiguous which part of me likes, but I also just wanted to ~know~.
At the heart of this book is family, grief, loss, and forgiveness. It is beautifully written, but at times the shift in narrative and non-linear format get a bit too puzzle-like (and when you get to the end, you find there are still a couple of pieces missing).
⛰