A review by katieg
Treacle Walker by Alan Garner

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

2.0

Extremely dialogue heavy about the mysticism of growing up but didn't feel particularly heartfelt or revelatory, nor did the characters feel super interesting because there was so little interiority. I liked the metaphor of sight though.