A review by criticalgayze
State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Much like with The Quick and the Dead, I found this to be a bit overstuffed with ideas, and I also found the ending to be a little too neat and end credits-y. Unlike TQ&tD, I found this to be much more narratively streamlined, and I continue to appreciate van den Berg’s voice.