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Season of the Swamp: A Novel by Yuri Herrera
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Season of the Swamp offers a glimpse into immigrant life in 1800s New Orleans, capturing the atmosphere of the time with a slice-of-life approach.
However, at 160 pages, the book felt too short to fully develop its many characters. While the setting was evocative, I struggled to connect with the cast since we didn’t get to know them in depth.
Also, what’s up with the changing font? It felt distracting and pulled me out of the story rather than enhancing it.
Overall, an interesting concept that could have benefited from more pages to deepen the narrative and characters.
However, at 160 pages, the book felt too short to fully develop its many characters. While the setting was evocative, I struggled to connect with the cast since we didn’t get to know them in depth.
Also, what’s up with the changing font? It felt distracting and pulled me out of the story rather than enhancing it.
Overall, an interesting concept that could have benefited from more pages to deepen the narrative and characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Colonisation