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ireadshitbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
anomys_'s review against another edition
3.5
«Noi siamo la notte. Ci portiamo dietro il buio e le ubriacature, le liti tra gatti, il sonno e l'insonnia, il sesso e la morte.» ― uno degli incipit più belli che ho letto.
Ho trovato molto interessante lo stile di scrittura, un noi generico che si immedesima in una cosa diversa in ogni capitolo e racconta la storia. Sebbene un inizio un po’ incerto, poi ho cominciato ad apprezzare molto questo libro anche se nel complesso manca qualcosa, non sono riuscita a farmelo piacere come avrei voluto.
Forse perché l’ho trovato più un esercizio di stile che un romanzo vero e proprio? In ogni caso sono molto curiosa di leggere cos’altro scriverà l’autrice in futuro!
Ho trovato molto interessante lo stile di scrittura, un noi generico che si immedesima in una cosa diversa in ogni capitolo e racconta la storia. Sebbene un inizio un po’ incerto, poi ho cominciato ad apprezzare molto questo libro anche se nel complesso manca qualcosa, non sono riuscita a farmelo piacere come avrei voluto.
Forse perché l’ho trovato più un esercizio di stile che un romanzo vero e proprio? In ogni caso sono molto curiosa di leggere cos’altro scriverà l’autrice in futuro!
lit_laugh_luv's review
5.0
This was an incredible, unique read that I couldn't put down. One of the easiest five stars I've given and I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone remotely interested in the story.
The premise of the book is on the Sound and Love Commune, a group of 4 members who follow alternative psychological healing strategies and attempt to live on minimal food. This results in one of the cult members dying, and throughout the novel you follow the 3 survivors through the repercussions of that.
The style of the book is incredibly unique; in each chapter, you follow the perspective of an inanimate object and their view of the cult. For example, you read from the perspective of their house, instruments, and their juicer. The voice of each chapter feels very distinct and gives you a nuanced perspective of each of the 3 main characters. One of the chapters is addressed to the reader directly, breaks the fourth wall, and does some very unexpected things which I absolutely loved.
The book does a great job tackling our perceptions of death from a cultural, spiritual and sociolegal perspective. Throughout the novel you really understand the inner workings of the cult, what might prompt someone to join it, and the damaging effects that wellness culture can have on vulnerable individuals. It very much feels like something conjured up in the Goop laboratory, and expertly straddles between satire and serious tones.
I can see how the ending might be not universally praised, but I personally really enjoyed the final chapter and viewed it as a very natural conclusion to the story.
Thank you very much to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of the book is on the Sound and Love Commune, a group of 4 members who follow alternative psychological healing strategies and attempt to live on minimal food. This results in one of the cult members dying, and throughout the novel you follow the 3 survivors through the repercussions of that.
The style of the book is incredibly unique; in each chapter, you follow the perspective of an inanimate object and their view of the cult. For example, you read from the perspective of their house, instruments, and their juicer. The voice of each chapter feels very distinct and gives you a nuanced perspective of each of the 3 main characters. One of the chapters is addressed to the reader directly, breaks the fourth wall, and does some very unexpected things which I absolutely loved.
The book does a great job tackling our perceptions of death from a cultural, spiritual and sociolegal perspective. Throughout the novel you really understand the inner workings of the cult, what might prompt someone to join it, and the damaging effects that wellness culture can have on vulnerable individuals. It very much feels like something conjured up in the Goop laboratory, and expertly straddles between satire and serious tones.
I can see how the ending might be not universally praised, but I personally really enjoyed the final chapter and viewed it as a very natural conclusion to the story.
Thank you very much to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.
enajharass's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lotti3's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
marit22's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
edriessen's review against another edition
5.0
Knap geschreven, een paar hele goede hoofdstukken en de meest meta titel van de boeken die ik gelezen heb.
taunusleserin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Der Roman der niederländischen Autorin Gerda Blees beschäftigt sich mit einer strafrechtlich und moralisch interessanten Frage: Wieviel Schuld trifft Menschen, die einem anderen Menschen beim Sterben 'zusehen'. Konkret geht es um eine Wohngruppe, die an 'Lichtnahrung' glaubt. Als das älteste und schwächste Mitglied dieser Wohngruppe stirbt, stellt der hinzugezogene Arzt einen nicht natürlichen Tod fest und die Kommissarin Liesbeth, die auch privat mit dem Thema Essstörungen zu tun hat, versucht daraus einen Fall zu machen, stößt dabei jedoch schnell an ihre Grenzen.
Interessant ist weiterhin, dass teilweise Gegenstände wie z.B der Entsafter oder Räume wie z.B die Gefängniszelle die Geschichte erzählen. Sie fungieren als neutrale Beobachter und machen sich ihre eigenen Gedanken.
Interessant ist weiterhin, dass teilweise Gegenstände wie z.B der Entsafter oder Räume wie z.B die Gefängniszelle die Geschichte erzählen. Sie fungieren als neutrale Beobachter und machen sich ihre eigenen Gedanken.
khuizenga's review
3.0
Originally I liked the different perspectives in each chapter, even from inanimate objects or abstract ideas, but by the end I was ready to be done