A review by honeyreads1066
Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin

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

1.0

I wanted so badly to like this book but I did not.

I would tell you what this book is about but in all honesty, I don't know because I really didn't get it.

Every time I thought I had a grasp on what was happening the book jumped ahead in the story. I also understand that the sequences inside the hospital were supposed to be confusing but I was lost when they switched out.

For lack of a better word, this book felt like it was a pretentious read, that people say they enjoy it because it makes them seem smarter.

I want to acknowledge that I did finish the book and it's also a translation so bits may have been lost there that would have made it easier to understand but I do wish it had more substance.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend this at all, though the concept of it is something I'm interested in reading more about.