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A review by whatellisreadnext
The Coiled Serpent by Camilla Grudova
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This short story collection was everything I needed in my life and more. Full of uncanny settings and gross happenings. Camilla writes these strange narratives about seemingly mundane things that end up being more than what they appear. My favourites of the bunch are about a custard factory and a swimming baths. She is unbelievably creative, and she just writes things, and they make complete sense in my brain even though in hindsight, they are completely unmoored from reality.
She is 100% an autobuy author for me now, and even though Children of Paradise is still my favourite of hers, this is well worth the read. If you love mundane settings and weird little sattire filled short stories, you need to grab a copy of The Coiled Serpent🐍
She is 100% an autobuy author for me now, and even though Children of Paradise is still my favourite of hers, this is well worth the read. If you love mundane settings and weird little sattire filled short stories, you need to grab a copy of The Coiled Serpent🐍