A review by tlindhorst
A Shining by Jon Fosse

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A dream like, confusing novella. Why is this person making these choices? A meditation on death?  I picked this up & couldn’t put it down - I wasn’t intending to read it this moment, but once started, the mood of the book grabbed me & I couldn’t put it down. 
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