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The Faculty of Dreams by Sara Stridsberg
5.0

A fascinating and atmospheric book that mixes historical characters and facts turning them into something that reminds me of a feverish dream.
It's a very challenging and complex novel, not an easy read, but at the same time one those book you keep on reading because you're fascinated by the prose and what you're reading.
I don't know if it's the translation or the style of the writer but I couldn't stop reading even if this totally out of my comfort zone.
I read about Valerie Solanas, the historical character, but the Valerie Solanas in the book is more complex and fascinating that the reality and she's a character you won't forget easily.
I'd be happy to read other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.