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A review by mickstrauther
Erasure by Percival Everett
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3 stars feels too low, 4 feels too high. My feelings on this book’s thematic execution are torn for too many reasons to write out and explain here, and instead warrant an academic paper.
In lieu of a paper, I’ll say that it was a tremendously quick read. The author’s writing style is quick, direct, and effective, even though he offers a few tough and sometimes inscrutable lines. I enjoyed following the story, which weaves many different subplots and ideas, past and present. While a quick read in some ways, it’s one you’ll want to read again some day, with a pen and sticky notes—I’m sure there’s plenty more to be found in the kooky form, bits of French and Latin, and seemingly random blurbs.
In lieu of a paper, I’ll say that it was a tremendously quick read. The author’s writing style is quick, direct, and effective, even though he offers a few tough and sometimes inscrutable lines. I enjoyed following the story, which weaves many different subplots and ideas, past and present. While a quick read in some ways, it’s one you’ll want to read again some day, with a pen and sticky notes—I’m sure there’s plenty more to be found in the kooky form, bits of French and Latin, and seemingly random blurbs.