A review by formofamortalgirl
The Silentiary by Antonio Di Benedetto

challenging funny reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.75

Di Benedetto writes in such a subtly humorous way that it catches you off guard when you find yourself laughing at this book. it reminds me a lot of Kafka, or Gogol, especially because the ending of this book suddenly sharpens with meaning, coming to a very bleak close.