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A review by rageofachilles
Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken
4.0
I’ve read some reviews about how nothing seems to really happen in this book. I would agree that there doesn’t seem to be character progression (maybe Archie?)—a lot does happen, however.
The novel is obviously a nod towards bowling, but I think it’s more a homage to women who exist in historically male spaces, the bowling alley. Bertha, LuEtta, and others. Not to mention the queer character Joe Wear. These characters merge in and out of the bowling alley while New England itself seems to shimmer with the otherworldly.
All-in-all, I found this book interesting and entertaining to read. Yes, there’s no great character progression and time flies (years can go by in the span of a sentence). If you want a charming novel about the North East, this book is for you, a bonus for those who like Bowling.
The novel is obviously a nod towards bowling, but I think it’s more a homage to women who exist in historically male spaces, the bowling alley. Bertha, LuEtta, and others. Not to mention the queer character Joe Wear. These characters merge in and out of the bowling alley while New England itself seems to shimmer with the otherworldly.
All-in-all, I found this book interesting and entertaining to read. Yes, there’s no great character progression and time flies (years can go by in the span of a sentence). If you want a charming novel about the North East, this book is for you, a bonus for those who like Bowling.