jenny_isme 's review for:

Universal Harvester by John Darnielle

3.5

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

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There’s some kind of meta commentary built into this book about a tantalizing mystery with a sad and disappointing reveal. It’s the topic and the experience. I liked the concept but I’m worn out on stories that use disjointed timelines to obscure a simple storyline and then spool out scenes until the reader has enough to piece them together as the “ta-da” moment.