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You Should Have Left by Daniel Kehlmann
2.0
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The concept of the novel is over done and, in this case, not really that well executed in my opinion. The way the sentences were being cut off I genuinely thought was either a formatting error or editing mistake, it took me a couple pages to realise it was intentional. 

The main thing is I never felt connected to the characters. Their plight and struggles felt very 2D and the way they experienced things was. Underwhelming when I think it should’ve been overwhelming. 

I gave the book 2 stars because I like ominous atmosphere the author created, however brief those moments were, and I liked what they were trying to do. I think if this had been longer and really explored the ideas, it would’ve been a much stronger read.