Wild beauty anna marie mclemore5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() It took some getting used to and that's the reason I didn't rate higher, but once I settled into the style of the novel, I was whisked away into Miel and Samir's world. The plot is a little hard to follow at times, largely because of the ethereal nature of the writing and the uncertainty over what is actually happening and what is metaphorical. It's a story driven almost exclusively by its characters and their struggles. Full of gorgeous writing, unforgettable characters and respect for culture and cultural traditions, this book just dazzles. When the Moon Was Ours is a magical realism novel - possibly my favourite genre - and as such, most of the story straddles the line between reality and the fantastical. A beautiful book, all the way from its dedication to the author's note at the end (which is a must read). ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |