A review by nothingforpomegranted
Twilight of the Eastern Gods by David Bellos, Ismail Kadare

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

2.0

Set is a Moscow literary workshop, this novel is based on the author’s own experience as a young writer. It is intensely reflective and internal, and I had a hard time connecting with the characters and following the plot.