“But the book is fully committed to its premise in a way that is not zany but insane. So few books are insane, or are capable of hooking you into their insanity and making you share it.”
That level of commitment is rare. When a book fully inhabits its own logic, it can pull the reader into a world that feels extreme yet coherent on its own terms.
It sounds like this isn't just a story, but a _mood_. I can definitely understand how that keeps you reading even when the characters and plot aren't compelling.
I'm sure there are, but of course I can't think of any examples on the spot! 🤣 Something that might fall into that category--we used to be really into the weekly SyFy movies that were just terrible, but we still enjoyed them because the vibe was more about having fun than watching a compelling film. 🦈🌪️
That's one hell of a recommendation. Can't wait.
“But the book is fully committed to its premise in a way that is not zany but insane. So few books are insane, or are capable of hooking you into their insanity and making you share it.”
That level of commitment is rare. When a book fully inhabits its own logic, it can pull the reader into a world that feels extreme yet coherent on its own terms.
Yes, I really like thinking about novels, and works of art generally, in terms of insane commitment to a particular vision.
It sounds like this isn't just a story, but a _mood_. I can definitely understand how that keeps you reading even when the characters and plot aren't compelling.
Are there books or other works of art like that that you like?
I'm sure there are, but of course I can't think of any examples on the spot! 🤣 Something that might fall into that category--we used to be really into the weekly SyFy movies that were just terrible, but we still enjoyed them because the vibe was more about having fun than watching a compelling film. 🦈🌪️