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lonelybetters's Reviews & Ratings

2019-07-21
There are a few lines of dialogue towards the end seeped with a subtle beauty that I found to be a poignant encapsulation of what it means to fall in love with someone - rather, this book as a whole is a tangible manifestation of the feeling. The angst is present, finite, but palatable and I greatly enjoyed the gradual unfolding of the quiet intimacy between the characters, who make each other whole in their simplicity. I came across Flutter years ago, and it is a privilege to have finally read it - overall I'd recommend it to anyone to whom loneliness speaks through fiction. It isn't a striking piece, but at least I found it beautiful.