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A review by bibliorama
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
challenging
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Enjoyment - 4
I'd be fine if this were a short story/novella of just part 1, but I did enjoy the end sections.
Start - 4
Characters - 4
The writing makes it pretty clear what's going on with The Mother as far as her actions and emotions go. She's really the only character fleshed out besides Jen to some degree. The Husband is barely there, purposefully, and the son is so young his personality is trains then being a dog. I understand it, and I didn't hate it.
Atmosphere - 2
The atmosphere is The Mother's head. That is all.
Plot - N/A
There is no plot, just a movement of character progression and growth. Events do happen, but it feels like it's from the character wondering rather than from a need to get through plot points. It's hard for me to explain.
Ending - 4.5
Style - 3.5
It is so stream of consciousness. At times, it reads like getting lost in your own thoughts. I can see how this style of writing can get annoying. I was ready to tap out myself once the first part was done because I didn't feel like there was much more to say, and in some ways that's true, but we do progress to a happier ending compared to the end in part 1.
Overall - 3.75
Very interesting, not confusing, just intriguing.
I'd be fine if this were a short story/novella of just part 1, but I did enjoy the end sections.
Start - 4
Characters - 4
The writing makes it pretty clear what's going on with The Mother as far as her actions and emotions go. She's really the only character fleshed out besides Jen to some degree. The Husband is barely there, purposefully, and the son is so young his personality is trains then being a dog. I understand it, and I didn't hate it.
Atmosphere - 2
The atmosphere is The Mother's head. That is all.
Plot - N/A
There is no plot, just a movement of character progression and growth. Events do happen, but it feels like it's from the character wondering rather than from a need to get through plot points. It's hard for me to explain.
Ending - 4.5
Style - 3.5
It is so stream of consciousness. At times, it reads like getting lost in your own thoughts. I can see how this style of writing can get annoying. I was ready to tap out myself once the first part was done because I didn't feel like there was much more to say, and in some ways that's true, but we do progress to a happier ending compared to the end in part 1.
Overall - 3.75
Very interesting, not confusing, just intriguing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, and Blood
Minor: Sexual content and Grief
If you are really sensitive to animals dying in books/really love cats, just stay away. For real. Listen to me. It's graphic, if you don't heed this, that's on you.