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A review by zaiphon
Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
At first, I wasn't sure what to think. There were a few parts that immediately gave me the ick and I thought "what the heck is even going on here..this is questionable.." but then I had a ah-ha moment. Turns out, that just may be the whole point as you read "Poor Things".
Told through different POVs and written letters, this story started out by seeing a woman essentially "built" from the ground up that fits a man's specific narrative. However, we see another side to the story that leaves the reader questioning every belief they settled on when reading it from the original perspective. It makes you question politics and prejudices and perspectives that seem more self taught than absorbed through fact.
There were a few parts which I felt were muddled together and made it feel a little too slow at times. However, I am glad I gave this a chance and was able to interpret it from my perspective.
Told through different POVs and written letters, this story started out by seeing a woman essentially "built" from the ground up that fits a man's specific narrative. However, we see another side to the story that leaves the reader questioning every belief they settled on when reading it from the original perspective. It makes you question politics and prejudices and perspectives that seem more self taught than absorbed through fact.
There were a few parts which I felt were muddled together and made it feel a little too slow at times. However, I am glad I gave this a chance and was able to interpret it from my perspective.