Elsewhere
Ratings12
Average rating4.2
3.5 stars. This book was hard to get into. It was a pretty slow beginning but picked up a bit around the halfway mark. Overall, the writing was beautiful and the storytelling was compelling. I just couldn't get over how slow paced it was.
Nearly 3 months later and I still think about this book regularly. The imagery of this book left me dazed and the reflection on motherhood pierced me through. This one won't be for everyone, but it's a treasure nonetheless.
Elsewhere is a great example of what I love in a dystopian. I love that this one is seen from a woman's perspective, and all the emotions that go along with being a woman, and a mother.
I get why some say this has vibes of the short story The Lottery. It definitely gave me those type of feels. I remember reading that short story in high school and absolutely loved it, so I'm not surprised I enjoyed this one so much.
I haven't read this author before, and I am surprised by that. I think this one would make a great buddy read, or book club pick, as there is so much to unravel within this short story.
Speaking of short, while this may not be very long, it's definitely not a fast read. I often found myself pausing to think about what Vera was going through and feeling. There is so much about what she went through, especially with motherhood, that just resonated with me.
This is definitely one I'm glad I snagged and one I recommend. I sincerely appreciate Celadon Books and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.