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Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
Jan. 20th, 2024 03:17 pmThis book feels like a lovechild of several books. Frankenstein would be the most obvious comparison. But it also reminded me of Diaz's Trust in that there are multiple versions of the story. Poor Things is a bit more satisfying in this respect because the 'real' version is a bit more ambiguous. It also reminds me of Suskind's Perfume if only because of the vibe it gives off.
The most fascinating bit for me was Bella's leftist awakening (at least, according to her husband's book). It was very satisfying for me to see her argue for love and compassion amidst the men in her life telling her that the world is inherently bad or that others need saving but only if it comes from the superior race.
I do think that the book ran a bit longer than it should have. At one point I could not wait for it to be over.
I don't have much to say really. I was quite distracted by the end of it. Although it was a fascinating read, it couldn't sustain that momentum until the very end.
The most fascinating bit for me was Bella's leftist awakening (at least, according to her husband's book). It was very satisfying for me to see her argue for love and compassion amidst the men in her life telling her that the world is inherently bad or that others need saving but only if it comes from the superior race.
I do think that the book ran a bit longer than it should have. At one point I could not wait for it to be over.
I don't have much to say really. I was quite distracted by the end of it. Although it was a fascinating read, it couldn't sustain that momentum until the very end.
