Danger posted:

this is definitely an iconic chapter and I absolutely love how it destroys the pacing of the book, upending it. like chapter 1 sets up the plot, chapter 2 is a little odd but continues the story, chapter 3 more so, then what the absolute gently caress is chapter 4?

I also think it tends to overshadow the following ones a bit, chapter 5 especially has some of the most evocative imagery up to that point (that will later on even be eclipsed further).

I kinda intend on writing up thoughts and posting excerpts weekly I think. I just did a book club with some friends so have a bunch of notes and other sources already out together.