A review by kriskrisboom
Jawbone by Mónica Ojeda

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was deeply horrifying in that opaque. Just around the corner  in part because of the rich and textured beautiful language. The translator's note says that translating this book was an unsettling experience. It's a well crafted cosmic/white horror novel. The tension builds masterfully and the conclusion is nebulous and terrifying. The resolution isnt in a plot point but rather the reader's own engagement with the scope of fear inherent in burgeoning womanhood.
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