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Even Beyond Death
by Fiona Melrose
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fiona Melrose's Even Beyond Death masterfully revives the 18th-century narrative device of pseudo-documentaty fiction, blending it with a comical, sardonic tone that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern. With biting wit and a narrator who insists on their dubious reliability, the author turns historical storytelling on its head, offering a sharp, satirical journey through love, loss, and the absurdity of human nature. A delightful and clever homage to literary tradition, with a sly wink to the present.
Unfortunately for me, after a few chapters the narrative voice became a tad tiring. So even though the plot of the novel retained its interest - even though, again, personal preference, I would have appreciated more of a historical/p0litical tone rather than such a personal one - I found myself rolling my eyes extensively.
Unfortunately for me, after a few chapters the narrative voice became a tad tiring. So even though the plot of the novel retained its interest - even though, again, personal preference, I would have appreciated more of a historical/p0litical tone rather than such a personal one - I found myself rolling my eyes extensively.