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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!