A review by jacquelynjoan
The Past Is Red by Catherynne M. Valente

funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Catherynne Valente may be my number one favorite author, however I do not like dystopias and I just read Parable of the Sower and saw news stories about climate change affecting ocean currents and so I did not exactly love this because it's too real. I am scared. The book had a light tone and the protagonist was adapting to the new world which was her only world and it's a funny, tongue-in-cheek short book about how we "f***wits" f***ed it all up, but humans are resilient and adaptable and will still find beauty and tell stories and fall in love no matter what. 
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