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carojust 's review for:
The Pisces
by Melissa Broder
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Post-breakup woman meets merman, sex-laden unraveling ensues.
While I love Melissa Broder's writing, I hated this narrator. She's basically a more earthy Carrie Bradshaw, a self-obsessed writer who's desperate for men to like her. She represents our worst versions, our crippling insecurities and unfounded meanness. The entire situation with the dog I know is supposed to be metaphorical, but was so sinister. And the poor sister. This would be ideal to read right after a break-up, or mid-situationship, but exhausting otherwise.
I appreciated the exploration of missing pieces, wanting a relationship to solve our own issues, and ignoring the love right in front of us. "The Pisces" uses shock factor to illustrate the sacrifice we're willing to make, especially as women, for the fantasy and the delusion. They may not be the most groundbreaking themes, but really entertaining and creative in execution.
While I love Melissa Broder's writing, I hated this narrator. She's basically a more earthy Carrie Bradshaw, a self-obsessed writer who's desperate for men to like her. She represents our worst versions, our crippling insecurities and unfounded meanness. The entire situation with the dog I know is supposed to be metaphorical, but was so sinister. And the poor sister. This would be ideal to read right after a break-up, or mid-situationship, but exhausting otherwise.
I appreciated the exploration of missing pieces, wanting a relationship to solve our own issues, and ignoring the love right in front of us. "The Pisces" uses shock factor to illustrate the sacrifice we're willing to make, especially as women, for the fantasy and the delusion. They may not be the most groundbreaking themes, but really entertaining and creative in execution.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship