A review by stitchodonovan
Winkie by Clifford Chase

dark funny sad slow-paced

3.0

Winkie’s story is so full, which allows for there to be conflicting levels of emotional tone and quality. I can see why many reviews of this book use the word “ambitious” to describe its nature. I personally wish it had been less so, and more focused. The narrative whiplash is my main gripe with the story, alongside the overly harsh treatment of the protagonist, beyond the conveyed point of disadvantage to the accused. 

With all of that said, the tender moments and the intense moments had me very invested, and it was philosophically rewarding to read even though the book in its whole form was lacking focus.