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A review by jjaylynny
Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume
3.0
Man and dog. So, you know you're in for heartbreak, but this book serves up the human sadness more than the canine variety. Such damage done to children by life, circumstances and isolation, not to mention by those who should love them.
The language was gorgeous; now that I know the author is Irish, this book begs to be read aloud or listened to. But though the prose was lush and the story (such as it is) is compelling, I never felt compelled to pick up this book; I never needed it like I need many books I'm reading. Not sure why. But it left me unsatisfied. Melancholy but unsatisfied. Maybe it will stay with me longer than I think. We shall see.
The language was gorgeous; now that I know the author is Irish, this book begs to be read aloud or listened to. But though the prose was lush and the story (such as it is) is compelling, I never felt compelled to pick up this book; I never needed it like I need many books I'm reading. Not sure why. But it left me unsatisfied. Melancholy but unsatisfied. Maybe it will stay with me longer than I think. We shall see.