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A review by blueisthenewpink
At Swim-two-birds by Flann O'Brien
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I did not enjoy this book. I truly appreciate what it achieved, the idea of meta-novels to the extent of four authors altogether writing each other is simply brilliant. However, not unlike Infinite Jest, it had been a struggle, very dense at times, and I'm relieved that I finished reading this one. The only part where appreciation turned into joy for me was the court scene. Hats off to the author (I won't tell you which one) though.