Mixed feelings about this overlong, repetitive and at times unrealistic view of ongoing child abuse and its repercussions, the coping mechanism of self harm and the endurance of male friendship. I certainly can't rave like the critics, but Yanagihara's main character is (with reservations) masterfully and memorably drawn and her writing so compelling that the pages flew by and I will definitely read her next book.
(Denise Lewis - bwl 80 Spring 2016 ) |
