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rianhunter 's review for:
The Wall by Marlen Haushofer (6-Jun-2013) Paperback
by Marlen Haushofer, Marlen Haushofer
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
By far my favorite book I’ve read this year. Despite the unusual and somewhat intimidating circumstances the main character finds herself in, the book (her narration of her new life) goes on. It reminded me of the monotony of Jeanne Dielman, along with the surprise violent climax. I personally love reading journals and monotonous recounting of people’s days, especially in this context where she has to learn so much and conceive of how she will survive.
She develops a strong appreciation for nature and her animals, which, like, who wouldn’t in this situation? She comes to love her animals (they are so real, with desires and intentions!) more than her children (who are just argumentative) or being a mother or being a woman in the world. Behind the wall, she gets to shed all of that burden and see the small world around her with new brilliance (reminiscent of childhood). This book is so fucking great. I absolutely do not care about writing a coherent review. I need to read it again. I need to again be transported to this place where this woman gets to just be a living thing that exists outside of everyone’s expectations. So fucking amazing.
She develops a strong appreciation for nature and her animals, which, like, who wouldn’t in this situation? She comes to love her animals (they are so real, with desires and intentions!) more than her children (who are just argumentative) or being a mother or being a woman in the world. Behind the wall, she gets to shed all of that burden and see the small world around her with new brilliance (reminiscent of childhood). This book is so fucking great. I absolutely do not care about writing a coherent review. I need to read it again. I need to again be transported to this place where this woman gets to just be a living thing that exists outside of everyone’s expectations. So fucking amazing.