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sunn_bleach 's review for:
Satantango
by László Krasznahorkai
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A perfect example of what I like to call "totalism" in literature: books that explore the absolute fullness of a particular moment or occurrence in time. It's the totality of experience.
This book was overwhelming for obvious reasons, not the least of which is the idiosyncratic prose that is filled with parentheticals and asides. I didn't expect that; much of Krasznahorkai's prose focuses on the tiny interesting choices made by each character and why. It's absolutely fascinating, and I need to read more Eastern European literature.
This book was overwhelming for obvious reasons, not the least of which is the idiosyncratic prose that is filled with parentheticals and asides. I didn't expect that; much of Krasznahorkai's prose focuses on the tiny interesting choices made by each character and why. It's absolutely fascinating, and I need to read more Eastern European literature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Suicide
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity
Minor: Violence