Elizabeth

This book had some incredibly poignant chapters that stuck with me and encouraged reflection (specifically Variables and The Rotten Truth). Towards the end I found Blandine a but haughty, but was captivated at the culmination. The ending felt very abrupt, but I appreciated getting to know all of the caracters.

I went through waves of emotions while reading this. At times, finding the characters entirely unlikeable and others, finding them too relatable. The middle hits a bit of a lull, chapters begin to sound repatative. However, it is written in Maksik's hauntingly reflective and powerful voice that kept me continuing. The ending captivated me as the beginning did.

I absolutely loved the style of this book. Between the narration verging on funny, blunt, and completely misunderstood; to the many pictures and details that bring everything together. I absolutely adored this book. Oskar resonated with me in his childish reasoning, to his very real adult confusion. Everything in this book is an unfortunate series of misunderstanding, yearning, and the unspeakable words hidden within all of us. I purposely forced myself to take multiple days to read this, just so I wouldn't have to admit it was over. Definitely a book I will return to again.