A review by jdamae11
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente

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

2.5

What an interesting and engaging novella … Not sure how to classify it in terms of genre, my experience of it was as a thriller with some magical realism. Tonally it reminded me a lot of Stepford Wives. You can somewhat expect the ending but it still packs a punch and is exciting to get there. Really fast-paced and easy to read, and the author’s writing is stunning! I think I just need to accept the strangeness of this book for what it is and not question it too much. I would recommend this for a quick, fun read!