A review by carissachristenson
salt slow by Julia Armfield

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Armfield’s writing reminds me a bit of Carmen Maria Machado (but slightly less surreal). I liked the horror aspects (reminds me of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, but for grown ups) and her language and use of descriptors is so beautiful!