patinass 's review for:

The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld

3.0

dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The Enchanted is a book that clearly has deep layers and intense themes. You can tell it’s a special piece of work, but honestly, it didn’t grip me the way I expected. Maybe I just wasn’t in the right mood for this kind of read.

The character of “the lady” was the one that truly captivated me and kept me engaged with the story. As for the narrator, while intriguing, I didn’t feel very connected to him until the end, which, by the way, was quite emotional.

One aspect I found interesting is how the author chooses not to reveal the narrator’s crime. It creates an unexpected sense of empathy for someone who might not deserve it, which makes everything even more ambiguous and human.

I’d recommend this book to readers who enjoy introspective and poetic stories, with a focus on broken characters and the invisible side of the prison system.