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A review by peppypenguin
The Fox Woman by Kij Johnson
5.0
Right away I fell in love with the writing style of this book. It's absolutely beautiful, and the addition of poetry is a nice touch.
At first I thought the sex portions were really too much; I didn't see the point in them being so gratuitous. But I later realized everything is there for a reason and everything has meaning.
This story isn't just about the events that happen when a fox capable of casting magic falls in love with a human. It's about what it means to be human, what it is to have a soul. It's about the illusions we cast and choose not to see through each day. It's about relationships and honesty, and how sometimes just love isn't enough. It's about the self and what it means to be truly who you are. All this is wrapped in a beautiful, heart-wrenching story rich with detail and fluid language. I certainly recommend giving this a read.
At first I thought the sex portions were really too much; I didn't see the point in them being so gratuitous. But I later realized everything is there for a reason and everything has meaning.
This story isn't just about the events that happen when a fox capable of casting magic falls in love with a human. It's about what it means to be human, what it is to have a soul. It's about the illusions we cast and choose not to see through each day. It's about relationships and honesty, and how sometimes just love isn't enough. It's about the self and what it means to be truly who you are. All this is wrapped in a beautiful, heart-wrenching story rich with detail and fluid language. I certainly recommend giving this a read.