A review by jentang
Dream Story by Arthur Schnitzler

4.0

this was a fun dreamlike little read, made easier by the visuals of kubrick’s eyes wide shut playing out in the back of my mind. much less sexual than its film adaptation counterpart, the book relies on a fast paced plot and unlimited access into fridolin’s mind as he interacts with the women of the night in order to get the same point across. unfortunately, once the eccentric trance this book creates fades, it becomes almost forgettable; it truly is a dream story. wonderful in the moment, meaningless after it ends, and something i will most likely never revisit.