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A review by lindsaygp_reads
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think what I needed to do to enjoy this book was throw all expectations that it was going to be like the movie out the window first, and I think I succeeded.
The imagery and the mystery in this book are so deep and provocative. Our main character keeps us at an arms length at all times, but for brief moments, almost like her readers are the brightness taking over, she allows us in to better understand her.
This is written like a biologist’s field journal, so it can be dense at times and a little hard to understand but overall very interesting. This may not be a book that I ever re-read, but the imagery of Area X has carved out a place for itself in my brain.
While beautifully written and seems to be incredibly well researched, I am struggling with whether or not I enjoyed the story. I don’t know yet whether I will try book 2.
The imagery and the mystery in this book are so deep and provocative. Our main character keeps us at an arms length at all times, but for brief moments, almost like her readers are the brightness taking over, she allows us in to better understand her.
This is written like a biologist’s field journal, so it can be dense at times and a little hard to understand but overall very interesting. This may not be a book that I ever re-read, but the imagery of Area X has carved out a place for itself in my brain.
While beautifully written and seems to be incredibly well researched, I am struggling with whether or not I enjoyed the story. I don’t know yet whether I will try book 2.