Am 2023 von Wahlström & Widstrand veröffentlicht.
Psychological exploration of feeling stuck, of changing in relation to others or pushing against things that won't change. I currently can't imagine continuing the rest of these, but there's a meditative role for sitting with discomfort.
The book is a curious version of Groundhog Day. It is an interesting exploration of how one’s psyche will alter when you are trapped in a situation where you can’t escape.
I had an initial hurdle where I was too curious about the mechanics of the repeating day. All that was explained in due time. After a while I also realized it was beside the point. The book’s strength is how the character swings, wildly, between different moods and perspectives on her situation.
The language is on the poetic side and much of the book is devoted to the thoughts and feelings of the character, which is very well conveyed. The story itself doesn’t feel terribly unique, and in stories like this it is impossible to cover all inconsistencies. It’s philosophical and absurd, and I am reminded of Haruki Murakami’s books.
It’s a septology and I plan …
The book is a curious version of Groundhog Day. It is an interesting exploration of how one’s psyche will alter when you are trapped in a situation where you can’t escape.
I had an initial hurdle where I was too curious about the mechanics of the repeating day. All that was explained in due time. After a while I also realized it was beside the point. The book’s strength is how the character swings, wildly, between different moods and perspectives on her situation.
The language is on the poetic side and much of the book is devoted to the thoughts and feelings of the character, which is very well conveyed. The story itself doesn’t feel terribly unique, and in stories like this it is impossible to cover all inconsistencies. It’s philosophical and absurd, and I am reminded of Haruki Murakami’s books.
It’s a septology and I plan to read the others.
