Little, Big by John Crowley
Hello, Stranger. Let's talk about John Crowley's Little, Big. The Short of It Plot: A multigenerational family drama mixed with a healthy dose of magical realism. Page Count: 627 Award: 1982 World Fantasy Award Worth a read : No Primary Driver: (Plot, World , or Character ) [Charitably] Bechdel Test : Pass Technobabble: Moderate Fantasy Babble. Review: I loathed this book. Pacing could be charitably described as dreamy - but more aptly as between lethargic and catatonic. Characters are as plentiful as they are unimaginative and disposable. Plot is not really a feature: all of the standbys for family drama are here, from "You're Not the Father!" through "A Surprise Same-Sex Encounter?!" with a bit of "But She's My Sister!" thrown in for good measure. Quality of writing is decent, but some striking phrasing and evocative images are nowhere near enough to redeem this one. The Medium of It Spoiler Free! She was not much in his mind ...