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A review by lattelibrarian
Elmet by Fiona Mozley
5.0
Elmet was such a subtle, unexpected surprise. It melds the topics of homesteading, gender, masculinity, femininity, capitalism, and community in ways that were so poignant and so well-woven. Told through the perspective of Daniel, the youngest child, Elmet offers a unique insight to his world where there are two layers of understanding and interpretation: yours and Daniel's.
It is lyrical, almost gothic, and so, so tender. I feel like speaking more and in-depth about it would be to ruin its atmosphere, the context in which it lives. But I will say that as the book grows longer, the plot shifts into something more insidious--the vices and virtues of a community come into question, especially as violence and murder become more of a threat.
Overall, it's just absolutely wonderful and beautiful and soft.
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It is lyrical, almost gothic, and so, so tender. I feel like speaking more and in-depth about it would be to ruin its atmosphere, the context in which it lives. But I will say that as the book grows longer, the plot shifts into something more insidious--the vices and virtues of a community come into question, especially as violence and murder become more of a threat.
Overall, it's just absolutely wonderful and beautiful and soft.
Review cross-listed here!