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A review by literaryjunarin
Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
“I clenched my teeth and fists to stop them biting and scratching these clever men who want no care for the helpless sick small, who use religions and politics to stay comfortably superior to all that pain: who make religions and politics, excuses to spread misery with fire and sword and how could I stop all this? I did not know what to do.”
Well, that was entertaining. At first, I was confused when Gray claimed that this book is not fiction but an autobiography. Took it with a grain of salt and pushed on. Bella's obsession with synonyms is probably my favourite part. On the other hand, it is unsettling to read about her sexcapades with Wedderburn when she only has a brain of a toddler. However, I liked that she knows that she can do whatever she wants with her body because it is her body after all. Overall, the book and the movie gave me an enjoyable experience.
Well, that was entertaining. At first, I was confused when Gray claimed that this book is not fiction but an autobiography. Took it with a grain of salt and pushed on. Bella's obsession with synonyms is probably my favourite part. On the other hand, it is unsettling to read about her sexcapades with Wedderburn when she only has a brain of a toddler. However, I liked that she knows that she can do whatever she wants with her body because it is her body after all. Overall, the book and the movie gave me an enjoyable experience.