A review by lavdisy
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

3.0

This is a really bizarre and weird book that needs more focus to read. Around 100 pages in, I was lost in the plot like I didn't quite know what exactly was happening. After that, the plot actually came back together and made more sense. It actually flabbergasted me how, in one part, there are suddenly talking animals, and then this specific guy wearing a tutu goes around taking people's lives, along with the resurrection. It took me reading some chapters twice just to make sure I understood what subjects were being talked about. By the ending, I was left with more questions unanswered, and I completely agree that the word "isnotreal" makes me very uncomfortable every time I read it. Why would you put that in this book?

For now, my final thought is that I'm giving 3 stars for the overall plot and characters. The feeling of confusion and going with the wave are mixed in here. Maybe I would try reading this again to know better and gain a deeper understanding of it, but at this time, I will just leave this book ended and be finished with it.