This is the kind of book where the marketing seems to point in a different direction that what the content is actually about. Saint X has profound moments, perhaps even some brilliant moments, but it never comes together as a mystery or a thriller, and it probably wasn't meant to, but my expectation going in was to delve into the mystery of a murder in Saint X. Setting aside expectations about a plot-driven page turner, Saint X is an insightful novel that provides multiple moments of interesting introspection about society, class and race. However, it's bouncing format with multiple perspectives from all characters, major and minor, results in a choppy reading experience that made the whole novel a bit of a chore to get through, with a payoff that doesn't quite rise to the level of the reader's effort. Go in expecting a slow read that will make you think, but skip it if you are looking for a fast-paced mystery with clear answers.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.