47 pages 1 hour read

Laura Martin

Float

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Anne Carson's Float is widely praised for its innovation, blending poetry, essays, and performance art into a unique, fluid collection. Critics commend its intellectual depth and daring structure but note it may be challenging for traditional readers seeking linear narratives. The eclectic, non-sequential format offers a refreshing, yet occasionally perplexing, literary experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Float?

A reader who enjoys Float by Anne Carson is typically drawn to experimental poetry, classical literature references, and intertextuality. Fans of Carson’s previous works like Nox or those who appreciate the nuanced complexities found in T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land or Maggie Nelson’s Bluets would find this collection compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness
Identity: Disability