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blevins's review against another edition
4.0
This slight book from the 1950s by Polish writer Andrzej Bursa is a dark, macabre journey into the world of an emotionally remote college student who suddenly kills his aunt. His hapless adventures that follow are crackling with black humor and anger. I'd never heard of Bursa, who died in his 20s from a heart attack, and this knife-sharp little book could have been the beginning of a career from a unique writer, but sadly, this is his only novel.
natalie_26's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a little conflicted by this book. It’s a great piece of literature and it was a very interesting read. Although, I am a little bit confused and slightly disappointed with the ending, I enjoyed this little book.
cam_go_loud's review against another edition
3.0
When those raw flour and marmalade cakes just don't quite hit the spot.
What a weird book.
What a weird book.
neartothewildheart's review against another edition
4.0
I had set this aside for other reading, but picked up again and enthralled to read through to the end of this gruesomely funny ride. A nauseating, dark fantasy with some lovely writing. Compelled to seek out his poetry at some point.
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