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A review by abagoflobsters
The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century by Olga Ravn
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Not entirely sure, but I think I loved this once I was done. Found it slow going despite the shortness. Lots of poetic language, and clearly a lot going on to think about once you understand what it is the book is about.
the mysterious plot and fragmented style makes it hard to untangle who exactly is speaking or how it relates to the plot. One of those books that is puzzling and odd as you read it but fulfilling once you are done. Lots to meditate on. The vivid, descriptive prose is a weird mix with such short bursts of information. Makes a lot of sense as a sort of poetic hybrid. Kind of brilliant! Would only recommend it to people who can dig weird experimental novels.
A strange mix of cosmic horror, sci-fi, work metaphor, and museums.
the mysterious plot and fragmented style makes it hard to untangle who exactly is speaking or how it relates to the plot. One of those books that is puzzling and odd as you read it but fulfilling once you are done. Lots to meditate on. The vivid, descriptive prose is a weird mix with such short bursts of information. Makes a lot of sense as a sort of poetic hybrid. Kind of brilliant! Would only recommend it to people who can dig weird experimental novels.
A strange mix of cosmic horror, sci-fi, work metaphor, and museums.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror