Marianne Ackerman

I struggled with this book. I kept pushing myself through the story reasoning that it was short, that I could do it. I'm now regretting that resolve.

The only thing positive I took from this story and the experience I've had reading it is the feeling of satisfaction once I put it down, knowing that I made it, that I actually finished the book.

This is a story that, from what I can tell, is about hopeless love. The style in which the story is told reminds me of looking through a piece of fractured glass. It's a bit blurry, kind of crazy and, if you look long enough, will give you a doozy of a headache.

I think the author intended to be abstract, smart, stylized in her writing. Instead I got confused, frustrated and bored. I'm really disappointed by it as I thought the premise of the story was interesting. It reminded me of the old Hitchcock movies from the description.

I can't honestly say I'd recommend this book to anyone. But, as always, these reviews are my opinion and you are welcome to take them or leave them as you see fit.… (mer)