Retro Review: Vicious
/When I started this blog, I had been posting reviews on Goodreads for about 6 months. In the interest of having all of my book writing in one place, I will post one of these old reviews every Friday. They weren't written with a blog in mind, so please forgive the lack of summary and off-the-cuff tone.
4 stars. I’m officially a Schwab superfan. This book is fun, carefully crafted and surprisingly deep - three features I’ve come to expect from such a talented author. I was completely absorbed by the simple plot and delicious characters and wanted to revel in how … unsloppy it was. Is that weird? The writing is thorough, graceful and tidy. It sparkles and shines.
For a book that examines such huge moral quandaries, it’s also extremely entertaining. And unpredictable. Somehow Schwab incorporates elements that would normally get a “well, that’s convenient” reaction and makes them feel fresh and somehow perfect. Sharp twists keep things interesting and it’s just full of fantastic characters that are too smart for their own good. I’m in awe. Highly recommend. I want more!