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thomaswjoyce's review
5.0
I spent most of this story not entirely sure of what was happening. This could be something that may put some readers off. But don't let it. I'm normally a slow reader, but I tore through this, despite not knowing where it was headed. That's thanks to LeVoit's wonderful dialogue and characterisation. It kept me invested in the story of the sister and brother all the way to the ending. And what an ending! It was what made this book a 5-star read for me. The ambiguity of the story and the way they delivered the conclusion. Excellent read.
exorcismofemilyreed's review
4.0
"I am not bad. I am good but hurt. That is often mistaken for bad. But it's not true. And there is nothing I have done that cannot be forgiven."
This book. I don't even know where to start. I was so unsure about what was going on for most of I Miss the World, and then I loved when everything tied together. This is a unique story, and I enjoyed it.
Most of this book is focused on a dialogue between two characters. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this, but it was done really well. Some parts were confusing, but I think I ended up grasping what was going on. Sometimes books like this can feel cheesy, but this one did not. I Miss the World is grim and haunting. I will definitely be reading more from Violet LeVoit!
This book. I don't even know where to start. I was so unsure about what was going on for most of I Miss the World, and then I loved when everything tied together. This is a unique story, and I enjoyed it.
Most of this book is focused on a dialogue between two characters. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this, but it was done really well. Some parts were confusing, but I think I ended up grasping what was going on. Sometimes books like this can feel cheesy, but this one did not. I Miss the World is grim and haunting. I will definitely be reading more from Violet LeVoit!
jeffchon's review
5.0
This is about as unique a reading experience as I've had in quite some time. It's the narrative equivalent of sticking a fork into a canister of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. You know that "pop" is coming, so you flinch a bit as you turn the pages. Incredibly smart writing and some of the snappiest-ass dialogue you'll see on the written page. Violet LeVoit is one of the great geniuses of literary transgression.
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