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A review by sarah984
Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book has a fascinating structure, some really beautiful imagery and some striking set pieces, but it's also an overlong slog and a lot of it felt off putting. It somehow both feels timeless and extremely dated. I can definitely see the influence on other books that I've enjoyed. I'm glad I read it but I don't think I'd ever read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Violence, Excrement, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Biphobia, Child abuse, Child death, Homophobia, Incest, and Antisemitism