Celine's Reviews > The Antidote

This was an interesting reading experience- one that I wanted to sit with for a few days before shaping a review.

I know Karen Russell is a beloved author, and that this book is highly anticipated for many. I confess that I hadn't read anything of hers previously, but I loved the premise (and the cover? come on!)

It was a little hard to get into, initially. I think I struggled for about 50-60 pages. But then I loved it! I thought the writing was stunning, the plot engaging, and the characters were perfectly fleshed out. This went on for about 200 pages...and then I started to struggle, again.

I think this book suffered from occasionally biting off more than it could chew. I still liked the book overall, and will think about a few of the characters often. Do I wish it had been just a pinch shorter, and that it meandered just a little bit less? Yes. Do with that what you will!