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_dosia_ 's review for:
Everything Under
by Daisy Johnson
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was really beautifully and lyrically written and I enjoyed the form, with Gretel narrating via a monologue addressed to her absent mother. The imagery of life on the canal was striking and beautiful, and the addition of magical realism, mythological elements and a monster in the canal created an eerie, ancient atmosphere.
I initially rated this book quite highly in my personal ratings, but it ended up quite forgettable for me personally - still, it was a compelling and creative re-telling of the Oedipus myth written by a third, forgotten sibling, with a complex exploration of the relationship between mother and child.
It was unsettling, heart-breaking, creepy and quite gross at times, especially once you put all the pieces together. I might give this another read in the future with a fresh eye and see if it stands out to me more.
I initially rated this book quite highly in my personal ratings, but it ended up quite forgettable for me personally - still, it was a compelling and creative re-telling of the Oedipus myth written by a third, forgotten sibling, with a complex exploration of the relationship between mother and child.
It was unsettling, heart-breaking, creepy and quite gross at times, especially once you put all the pieces together. I might give this another read in the future with a fresh eye and see if it stands out to me more.