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.