A review by libraryoflanelle
Two-Step Devil by Jamie Quatro

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

In ‘Two-Step Devil’, we catch a glimpse into the lives of a seventy-year-old prophet and a teenage girl as their paths unexpectedly intersect. Throughout the story, we also come to meet 'Two-Step Devil' for better or worse… The novel goes on to explore what it means to be driven by prophecy and longing.

I absolutely loved the premise of ‘Two-Step Devil’. Sadly, the execution, whilst unique and intriguing left me wanting more. Many people already love this book, and many more will, but the storytelling approach just didn’t work for me personally. While I admire how Quatro employed multiple narratives and an experimental structure, these aspects ultimately detracted from the reading experience and left me feeling a little lost at times.

Quatro’s writing is playful and compelling, and I really appreciated the exploration of prophecy alongside the painfully human experiences of loneliness and belonging. The storyline was clearly well thought out and written with care. I would certainly try more of Quatro’s work in the future, but sadly this one wasn’t a new favourite.

If you enjoy experimental literary fiction that explores the philosophies and intricacies of human existence in inventive ways, this may be the book for you!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc. All opinions are my own. 
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