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jrand96 's review for:
Hummingbird Salamander
by Jeff VanderMeer
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Unlike Annihilation, VanderMeer's writing often stands in the book's way. Stripped of most of its descriptions to feel "timeless", this book instead features a bland and unpleasant protagonist and a depressing, apocalyptic vision that will leave the reader feeling dirty.