I couldn’t sleep last night so I thought I’d read a book.
Big mistake.
Once I started Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi, I couldn’t stop. I stayed up til dawn reading until I finished the very last page.
Boy, Snow, Bird was so different from the books that I read recently. I was completely entranced. I loved its blend of fairytale and myth, set against a dark time in U.S. history. The mystery surrounding Boy was fascinating, as was the ultimate reveal. The lyrical prose of Helen Oyeyemi made me wish I had her talent as a writer. The self-involved part of me enjoyed that there were characters named Vivian and Agnes (like those in my own novel).
From what I can see the book has mixed reviews online. I can see why it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now I’m off to find more works by Helen Oyeyemi to add to my lengthy TBR pile on Goodreads.
