The Deceiving Look by Victor MethosMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
So here’s the thing. Methos could write a dissertation on how to peel a grape, and I would dive right in and devour the pages. Seriously. I love his style and his balls-to-the-wall approach to every story he tells. With that said, this book can be summed up with one word: dark. The characters, setting, plot, themes—all somber, oppressive and almost suffocating. Whilst on one hand that feeling of hopelessness is a testament to Methos’ ability to create pervasive and believable tone and mood, on the other hand it was SUCH a downer as to at times be uncomfortable. I had to take short breaks to recenter and remind myself that not all is lost in life, an experience I’ve never had before while reading. I suppose having an existential crisis every fifty or so pages should be a credit to the genius of Methos, but my therapist is going to work for her fee this week—not quite the result I was hoping for when I opened the cover.
I will continue to be first in line to grab anything and everything that Victor Methos pens, but for the love of all things holy, could we have something a LITTLE more upbeat next time?
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