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A review by michael_taylor
The Wall by Marlen Haushofer
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Wall is the best book I've read in 2024. There is so much to love here - I'll ramble a little bit. I liked that the titular wall was never explained. It just was. The mystery of it was so much better left unanswered.
I liked the writing style a lot. It wasn't self defeating or wallowing in sadness - it just was. The narrator tries to deal with things in the best way that she can and lets her previous life just slide away. She doesn't need it anymore. Loved it.
I liked the writing style a lot. It wasn't self defeating or wallowing in sadness - it just was. The narrator tries to deal with things in the best way that she can and lets her previous life just slide away. She doesn't need it anymore. Loved it.