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A review by rtnspring
Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell
5.0
I read this book with no preconceived ideas on what the book was about, which might be one of the better ways to read the book.
The story is a bit repetitive in reiterating the ideals of the main character. However by halfway these ideas are hammered so deep into your brain you almost get used to them as the character. I found myself torn for half the book whether to sympathise of just hate on the protagonist, which seems to be entirely the point when the plot moves on.
I really enjoyed the book overall. The characterisation was strong and plot moved on at a pace to keep me interested. It’s definitely a book that had characters that stuck in my brain even when I wasn’t reading. I had strong emotions towards the book throughout reading whether good or bad, but strangely never enough to put the book down. Very much recommend!
The story is a bit repetitive in reiterating the ideals of the main character. However by halfway these ideas are hammered so deep into your brain you almost get used to them as the character. I found myself torn for half the book whether to sympathise of just hate on the protagonist, which seems to be entirely the point when the plot moves on.
I really enjoyed the book overall. The characterisation was strong and plot moved on at a pace to keep me interested. It’s definitely a book that had characters that stuck in my brain even when I wasn’t reading. I had strong emotions towards the book throughout reading whether good or bad, but strangely never enough to put the book down. Very much recommend!