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A review by lucybbookstuff
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I generally just wish I felt more about this. I don't have much to say. It was fucking weird lol but I enjoyed it. I liked the nontraditional narrative structure (my ADHD brain really appreciated the short passages) and the often-poetic writing. I did not like most of the body horror and disgusting imagery. I'm struggling to understand exactly what the meaning of the mutations is. The allegory behind it. Unless it's literally just about grief and loss... but that feels too obvious??
I don't know. I definitely liked the book and enjoyed the experience and I found it beautifully written. I think I just expected a more emotional reaction.
ETA after book club discussion: I think I'm realizing that I just wanted MORE. I was really interested in all the characters, scenarios, and ideas in this book, and while I loved the poetic writing style, it didn't really allow for the kind of deep digging that I wanted from all of that. I want both, ya know? Oh, well. Still a really lovely book, and I appreciate the themes more now after hearing my friends discuss it.
I don't know. I definitely liked the book and enjoyed the experience and I found it beautifully written. I think I just expected a more emotional reaction.
ETA after book club discussion: I think I'm realizing that I just wanted MORE. I was really interested in all the characters, scenarios, and ideas in this book, and while I loved the poetic writing style, it didn't really allow for the kind of deep digging that I wanted from all of that. I want both, ya know? Oh, well. Still a really lovely book, and I appreciate the themes more now after hearing my friends discuss it.