A review by bmpicc
Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper

2.0

I am a bit torn about this one. For each piece that I found intriguing/enjoyable, I found something else equally frustrating/confusing! Most notably, I love the back and forth between past and present. I liked seeing where they came from and how their lives were intertwined. What bugged me the most was the lack of quotation marks! I had moments where I had to reread sections because I was unsure if someone said something, thought something or if it was simply narration! This book is definitely an interesting look into aging and dementia.

I think as an author, Hooper has something to say. I also think she has the voice and imagination to do so. I just hope next time she had manages to say it in a less confusing manner!