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A review by fauna_n_fiction
Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is a anti-fairytale meets Lord of the Flies. A bunch of insect-sized children start living in and around the dead body of a life-sized seven or eight year old girl.
This story explores the childlike naivety surrounding morals and what is good or bad. It explores children's capacity for sympathy and empathy as well as the theme of insignificance. The children in this act wild and savage but with a childlike innocence and naivety that is difficult to ignore.
Brutal and savage scenes are brushed over with complete lack of consequence. It really drives home that theme of "am I significant enough for people to notice when I am gone?" And this is a huge topic that is divulged into throughout the book.
This story explores the childlike naivety surrounding morals and what is good or bad. It explores children's capacity for sympathy and empathy as well as the theme of insignificance. The children in this act wild and savage but with a childlike innocence and naivety that is difficult to ignore.
Brutal and savage scenes are brushed over with complete lack of consequence. It really drives home that theme of "am I significant enough for people to notice when I am gone?" And this is a huge topic that is divulged into throughout the book.