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A review by kris_mccracken
Penance by Eliza Clark
5.0
Without a doubt, [b:Penance|62898932|Penance|Eliza Clark|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1682653172l/62898932._SY75_.jpg|98706748] is one of the best books I have read in a while. It manages to toe the line between experimental, challenging and engrossing.
Exploring "meta" themes in novels can be a double-edged sword. Thankfully, Clark delves into metafictional elements in a way that feels fresh and an intellectually stimulating reading experience. Despite the incredibly dark content, the book constructs its world with great empathy.
Ultimately, I finished this one both delighted by the storytelling and narrative journey while reflecting critically on the nature of storytelling and the inevitable blurring of the lines between reality and fiction.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Exploring "meta" themes in novels can be a double-edged sword. Thankfully, Clark delves into metafictional elements in a way that feels fresh and an intellectually stimulating reading experience. Despite the incredibly dark content, the book constructs its world with great empathy.
Ultimately, I finished this one both delighted by the storytelling and narrative journey while reflecting critically on the nature of storytelling and the inevitable blurring of the lines between reality and fiction.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐