A review by literarybear
The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt

challenging funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I had never read DeWitt before, but this was an unexpected little gem. It’s literary, stabs playfully at the publishing industry, and requires a some reflection. I wouldn’t recommend it broadly, but found that reading these concise pages was fun intellectual engagement.