Study for Obedience

I have no idea how to rate this book. Part of me hated it and another part of me adored it. I was in a near constant state of WTF but the writing was very nice and at no point did I want to give up on it. A middle of the road 3 stars would not do justice to my reading experience or to how conflicted I am about this book.

Would I recommend it? Yes, totally. Do I think you'll love it? Maybe not, but I really want someone to have these conflicted feelings with!!!

Read this one on autopilot and will forget it ever existed very soon

A rather self-deprecating introspection and almost more of a character study. Still had an unsettling feeling.

Definitely not one for me. Far too literary for my tastes. Also creepily Midsommer and a bit incesty.

A powerful narrative voice that immediately draws you in. Worth a look.

a really interesting and unnerving journey. Definitely a book I need to re-read

3.75 Stars!
Shortlisted For the 2023 Booker Prize
This honestly blew me away. Looking at reviews on goodreads, I honestly thought this was going to be a crap read. BUT when I saw the audiobook included with Spotify Premium I had to read it. And I'm soo glad I did! Study for Obedience touches on subjects like xenophobia and abuse.

I will probably have forgotten about this book in a week

This was such a sneaky little book. The realization of what was happening happening came on so slow, that by the time it hit I almost wanted to read the whole thing again. Very much not for everyone - kinda all vibes. (2023 Giller Prize winner; 2023 Booker Prize longlist)