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A review by virgilsaeneid
Bitter Passage: A Novel by Colin Mills
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Netgalley ARC given in exchange for an honest review.
I described this book to my friend as "major Captain Robert Walton from Frankensteincore", which honestly is the most accurate description of this book I can give. Bitter Passage is reminiscent of the bleak, nihilistic tones of Frankenstein, and an excellent read for anyone interested in moral degradation of humans.
While I found the first ~30% of this book rather slow with indistinct characterisation, it grew on me the further Mills explored spiralling humanity and the futility of it all. This isn't a book I think I would usually read, but it was striking and contemplative, and something I would definitely recommend to any lover of the classics. 4/5 stars.
I described this book to my friend as "major Captain Robert Walton from Frankensteincore", which honestly is the most accurate description of this book I can give. Bitter Passage is reminiscent of the bleak, nihilistic tones of Frankenstein, and an excellent read for anyone interested in moral degradation of humans.
While I found the first ~30% of this book rather slow with indistinct characterisation, it grew on me the further Mills explored spiralling humanity and the futility of it all. This isn't a book I think I would usually read, but it was striking and contemplative, and something I would definitely recommend to any lover of the classics. 4/5 stars.