A review by esmeroda
Koolaids by Rabih Alameddine

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

okay wow
one of the most unique reading experiences i’ve ever had. definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone in terms of narrative structure and it was so so worth it. excellent reflections on the AIDS crisis and the Lebanese civil war and in general, the types of tragedy so great they can only be described (mourned? reflected on?) through other tragedies of a similar caliber.