A review by multimelverse
Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book took me on a journey. In the beginning it was hard to adjust to the journal aspect of the book. Especially when the narrator (Lazi) would move from the past to present (future?) and the crocodile metaphors. The middle was very dark and depressing but still beautifully told. Could be difficult to get though if you’re in a good mood if I’m being honestly. However the watching the Lazi find their queer friends during the college experience was a light in the all the darkness. All that being said, next time my heart gets broken and I know I’m the problem, I will pick up this book and underline the whole damn thing. 
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