I never really got into the more buzzy feminist dystopia-type books, and I supposed going into this book I was expecting something like “The Handmaid’s Tale,” or “The Water Cure.” And I see bits of those stories here, but it’s also very different, and much more tailored to things I personally love. I love culty, insulated, small-town-type horror stories, and I love a bit of oddness and vagueness to storytelling, and I love a story with immersive, descriptive writing. “Elsewhere” is all of that and more.
I had no problem with the layout and long chapters. It's a slow-burn, and it was drawn out effectively for me. I think the only thing holding this book back from being a new favorite is the lack of connection I had with any of the characters. I felt a distance from even Vera, the main character. I also feel like the ending could have had more impact. Still, I really enjoyed this, and I’m now planning on reading the author’s first book, “Saint X.”
I had no problem with the layout and long chapters. It's a slow-burn, and it was drawn out effectively for me. I think the only thing holding this book back from being a new favorite is the lack of connection I had with any of the characters. I felt a distance from even Vera, the main character. I also feel like the ending could have had more impact. Still, I really enjoyed this, and I’m now planning on reading the author’s first book, “Saint X.”