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A review by gilberik
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance is a book written with carefulness, it deals with trauma and hurt, but in a healthy way for the main cast. Its minorities are merely existing and never devalued by the narrators, which never felt insulting.
Once all the characters are reunited in the same place, the story goes absutely speedy, but in so many words that the pace doesn't feel rushed.
I do admit a difficulty in keeping track of who was who, for the names follow similar constructions, and the narration don't often remind us who they are when they pass briefly. Not too problematic in itself, as the main cast is pretty clear to identify and follow.
Once all the characters are reunited in the same place, the story goes absutely speedy, but in so many words that the pace doesn't feel rushed.
I do admit a difficulty in keeping track of who was who, for the names follow similar constructions, and the narration don't often remind us who they are when they pass briefly. Not too problematic in itself, as the main cast is pretty clear to identify and follow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Child death, Animal death, Murder, Death of parent, Rape, and Homophobia
Moderate: Vomit and Panic attacks/disorders