Still Life with Tornado

But now it's been so long that if I bring it up, I'll look like a girl who can't let go of things. Teenage girls always have to let go of things. If we bring up anything, people say we're bitches who can't just drop it.

— So much more than what it appeared to be. It's a very refreshing take on abuse and power, with a touch of magical realism. Loved it!

GODDAMN

I really, really enjoyed this novel. It is heart-wrenching and poignant. It is a work of art, just like the very subject of the novel. It reminds me very much of J.D. Salinger's [b:The Catcher in the Rye 5107 The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1398034300s/5107.jpg 3036731], so if that's not your thing (Alex), then please don't read this book. It is not plot-driven. Rather, this book is driven by the main character's existential crisis. It is about her coming to terms with the horrors of her past.At times, this book got to be a little boring. She would wander the streets and think and nothing really happened. At other times, it was confusing. There were Sarah's of different ages wandering around, but Sarah is not hallucinating. Other people could see them too. I never quite understood exactly what the point of these characters was, but I'd like to think it was meant to be a metaphorical representation of how time changes people.I listened to this novel on an audiobook and the narrator did an excellent job with it. She kept me engaged despite the boring wandering part of the novel. I certainly recommend this novel to people who are fans of J.D. Salinger and to those looking for a beautiful representation of art and life.