Lapvona

3.5
absolutely loved Ottessa's writing and ideas, and was very captivated by the strange, violent and disturbing setting and atmosphere (that is pretty much my cup of tea), but can't help to feel that something is missing. would have loved if the book went deeper into religion and spirituality, their contradictions, and explored more of that raw and primitive human condition that he author introduces so well. also, I understand that the characters are made to be unlikable (and believe me, they are), but they also feel a bit like caricatures (particularly Villiam) which I don't love. nonetheless, I am already an Ottessa's fan and feel that what she writes is very different from everything that I have encountered before. this girl has a troubled mind and I love her for that. it's weird because I didn't love the book and yet I am feeling obsessed by the author. good thing I guess

ps: Marek's character just reassured me that I don't want children. if you read the book you know