belluuuh 's review for:

Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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a well written, rewardingly intellectually dense thriller, that thoughtfully unfolds in an intriguing manner. this had me in a chokehold- esp how gender roles & identity were explored through use of a female protagonist against stereotypical-male-stud-spy behavior & mentality.