The fact of a nameless, description-less main character in Pond by Claire-Louise Bennett implies that there is deeper meaning to be found in the book. The focus on mundane, minute details implies that a symbolic meaning exists beneath the surface. The use of complex words implies that there are things to be learned here. Unfortunately for me, that meaning remains unfound even by the end of the book.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/06/pond.html
Reviewed for the Penguin First to Read program
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/06/pond.html
Reviewed for the Penguin First to Read program
