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A review by lindsaysofia_25
Magnificence by Lydia Millet
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is one of those novels that I appreciate for it's complexity and as a work of art but just didn't quite captivate me. I did like the second half better than the first though.
The social commentary, especially that pertaining to gender, was quite interesting and really served the story well. I enjoyed all the weird bits that seemed out of place at first but then after further contemplation were clearly smart symbolism and enhanced the atmosphere of the novel well. Millet is clearly a talented author.
I'm excited to read others by this author because although this one wasn't perfectly up my alley, I can tell by the writing style and the content that she clearly could write something I would absolutely love and I'm eager to seek that out!
The social commentary, especially that pertaining to gender, was quite interesting and really served the story well. I enjoyed all the weird bits that seemed out of place at first but then after further contemplation were clearly smart symbolism and enhanced the atmosphere of the novel well. Millet is clearly a talented author.
I'm excited to read others by this author because although this one wasn't perfectly up my alley, I can tell by the writing style and the content that she clearly could write something I would absolutely love and I'm eager to seek that out!