A review by samarakroeger
Pure Colour by Sheila Heti

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

2.75

I think Sheila Heti just isn't really for me.  I read Motherhood earlier this year, which I was also pretty meh about.  In both books I did NOT vibe with the heavy religious themes and spirituality included.  I don't know, her books make me think, but not really in a good way.  This one I also found kinda boring and tuned out of it frequently.  It's a weird-ass book about losing your dad (kind of).  Heti just seems so "fake deep" to me and is trying so hard to be intellectual without really saying anything.
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