A review by emjayknocks
The Odyssey by Lara Williams

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It’s hard to summarise this book. Eerie, mysterious… sticky, in some way? I wanted to keep reading even though nothing really happened for the most part. It certainly wasn’t funny as all the quotes on the book jacket claim. I’d be at a loss as to whether I’d recommend this book to others as it’s hard to figure out how I actually feel about it myself!

Although Ingrid’s persistent boot licking and self-sabotage meant I couldn’t sympathise with her, I did enjoy the ending where she ultimately triumphed - even if triumphed means “held power over Keith briefly before they all drowned on the sinking ship”