A review by fernfuentes
Strega by Johanne Lykke Holm

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Strega is a beautifully written debut, with a fantastic translation by Saskia Vogel. Almost nothing happens throughout this entire novel. To call it a slow burn is an understatement, but the writing is so beautiful you can’t help but to get lost in this wonderfully crafted dark world of Strega and the Olympic Hotel. The theme of the expected violence against women throughout the book really hit home with what’s going on in the United States today. This was a short read, but one packed with so much imagery.