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erininak 's review for:
Hummingbird Salamander
by Jeff VanderMeer
No star rating because I think what I disliked about this book were traits that come from the genre, and mystery isn't really my bag. And yes, this is very much a mystery novel with dystopian elements, it aligns less with sci-fi.
Things I appreciated: clever world building in the not-so-distant future with a focus on environmental degradation, the protagonist's unfeminine build and occupation, and VanderMeer's prose. I often loose patience with female protagonistis written by male authors, but this one didn't offend or bore me.
Things I struggled with: The internal monologue of a anxious, privileged woman -- I've no desire to put more of that perspective in my head. The number of pivotal moments where the MC suddenly realizes or notices something that's been under her nose for a while; this is fine for a mystery but one of my least favorite things about the genre.
Things I appreciated: clever world building in the not-so-distant future with a focus on environmental degradation, the protagonist's unfeminine build and occupation, and VanderMeer's prose. I often loose patience with female protagonistis written by male authors, but this one didn't offend or bore me.
Things I struggled with: The internal monologue of a anxious, privileged woman -- I've no desire to put more of that perspective in my head. The number of pivotal moments where the MC suddenly realizes or notices something that's been under her nose for a while; this is fine for a mystery but one of my least favorite things about the genre.