A review by ida03a
Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

5.0

I bought this book after watching the movie in January, but didn't get to it before now. I have to say that the book is even better. I feel like it handles the things I found confusing in the movie a lot better and the book, and I do notice that some plotpoints vary from the book and movie. First of all I really liked that it was written from McCandles perspective with the letters from Bella in between it all. The writing style was very interesting and never boring. I also liked the little illustrations in between the chapters (idk if its like that in all editions of the book.) Lastly I was a little shocked and confused by the ending of the book, and at first it kind of ruined it a bit for me. But after sitting with it for a couple of days I realize that I really liked that the author chose to do this.  This book is so unique and it makes you think in a way I really love. I would really recommend people read this, and it also pairs nicely with the movie in my opinion.