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A review by an_aesthetic
In Perfect Light by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
5.0
This book killed me--it's all at once heartbreaking, mesmerizing, dark, and beautiful.
The characters feel so raw and real, which makes the events that take place all the more devastating. A lot of heavy, disturbing topics are explored and the fact that these events are a reality for some people is distressing. We follow multiple threads of the story, jumping around from past to present and different character point of views. It's told in bits and pieces and amazingly crafted. The writing is understated but poetic, adding another vital layer to the story.
This is one of those books that wreck you, but in the best way possible. I think I won't be able to forget these characters for a very long time.
The characters feel so raw and real, which makes the events that take place all the more devastating. A lot of heavy, disturbing topics are explored and the fact that these events are a reality for some people is distressing. We follow multiple threads of the story, jumping around from past to present and different character point of views. It's told in bits and pieces and amazingly crafted. The writing is understated but poetic, adding another vital layer to the story.
This is one of those books that wreck you, but in the best way possible. I think I won't be able to forget these characters for a very long time.