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3.0 Stars.
First and foremost I have to admit: what pulled me towards this book over and over again was the beautiful, simplistic, minimalistic, warm-coloured cover. I’d honestly award a star for that alone; it’s a work of art and I’m happy just looking at this novel.
Now for the content, though, which is arguable more important than the cover of a book. The writing took some getting used to, but once I was into it I really was into it. It was weird, but weirdly captivating. A bit choppy, a bit restless, but captivating nonetheless. As for the story: it had it up’s and down’s; there were scenes I deeply loved, followed by chapters I felt completely indifferent about. At times I couldn't wait to turn the page to find out more about Daddy and Cathy and Danny. A moment later I might as well be bored of their lives. I felt torn. The ending was dissatisfying. Still I think I get why this book was considered for the Man Booker — it is unusual and subtle in all the right ways.
First and foremost I have to admit: what pulled me towards this book over and over again was the beautiful, simplistic, minimalistic, warm-coloured cover. I’d honestly award a star for that alone; it’s a work of art and I’m happy just looking at this novel.
Now for the content, though, which is arguable more important than the cover of a book. The writing took some getting used to, but once I was into it I really was into it. It was weird, but weirdly captivating. A bit choppy, a bit restless, but captivating nonetheless. As for the story: it had it up’s and down’s; there were scenes I deeply loved, followed by chapters I felt completely indifferent about. At times I couldn't wait to turn the page to find out more about Daddy and Cathy and Danny. A moment later I might as well be bored of their lives. I felt torn. The ending was dissatisfying. Still I think I get why this book was considered for the Man Booker — it is unusual and subtle in all the right ways.