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Book Review: These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever š
Rating: 2 Stars
I recently finished These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever, and I have to say, my feelings about this book are pretty mixed. Set in the early 1970s in Pittsburgh, it follows Paul, a sensitive and introspective college freshman grappling with the recent loss of his father. Paul is trying to find his footing in a world that feels heavy and isolating, and itās not until he meets Julian, a magnetic and somewhat unpredictable classmate, that things start to spark for him. šāØ
From the get-go, Paul sees Julian as his intellectual counterpartāa kindred spirit who understands the suffocating expectations of their conventional surroundings. Their friendship quickly morphs into something deeper, filled with both passion and turmoil. While itās fascinating to watch Paul navigate this intense relationship, the volatility of Julian adds a layer of tension that kept me on edge. The narrative explores how far they will go for each other, leading to an eventual act of violence that feels both shocking and inevitable. š„ā”
Now, hereās where my enthusiasm fizzles a bit: I was really hoping for some more captivating moments throughout the story. I kept turning the pages, waiting for something significant to happen, but it felt like I was just circling around the same emotional landscape without much progression. Sure, the writing itself was top-notchāNemerever has a talent for crafting beautifully articulated proseābut I just didnāt connect with the plot as much as I wanted to. šš
In short, These Violent Delights is a compelling exploration of desire and obsession, but for me, it lacked the punch I was craving. Itās a solid debut novel with great writing, but it didnāt quite hit the mark in terms of plot development. If you enjoy character-driven stories that explore complex relationships, you might find it more engaging than I did. Iām giving it two starsānot because itās poorly written, but because I ultimately didnāt feel drawn into the story. šš
ā ļø This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary ā ļø
Originally posted at tinyurl.com.
Book Review: These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever š
Rating: 2 Stars
I recently finished These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever, and I have to say, my feelings about this book are pretty mixed. Set in the early 1970s in Pittsburgh, it follows Paul, a sensitive and introspective college freshman grappling with the recent loss of his father. Paul is trying to find his footing in a world that feels heavy and isolating, and itās not until he meets Julian, a magnetic and somewhat unpredictable classmate, that things start to spark for him. šāØ
From the get-go, Paul sees Julian as his intellectual counterpartāa kindred spirit who understands the suffocating expectations of their conventional surroundings. Their friendship quickly morphs into something deeper, filled with both passion and turmoil. While itās fascinating to watch Paul navigate this intense relationship, the volatility of Julian adds a layer of tension that kept me on edge. The narrative explores how far they will go for each other, leading to an eventual act of violence that feels both shocking and inevitable. š„ā”
Now, hereās where my enthusiasm fizzles a bit: I was really hoping for some more captivating moments throughout the story. I kept turning the pages, waiting for something significant to happen, but it felt like I was just circling around the same emotional landscape without much progression. Sure, the writing itself was top-notchāNemerever has a talent for crafting beautifully articulated proseābut I just didnāt connect with the plot as much as I wanted to. šš
In short, These Violent Delights is a compelling exploration of desire and obsession, but for me, it lacked the punch I was craving. Itās a solid debut novel with great writing, but it didnāt quite hit the mark in terms of plot development. If you enjoy character-driven stories that explore complex relationships, you might find it more engaging than I did. Iām giving it two starsānot because itās poorly written, but because I ultimately didnāt feel drawn into the story. šš
ā ļø This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary ā ļø
Originally posted at tinyurl.com.