03/05/2020 - 03/05/2020
It seems I never know what to make of Tillie Walden's books. The same happened after reading On A Sunbeam. It's really odd because I really liked these two works. However, I can't seem to put my thoughts together on them.
Both books were scattered almost, not in plot but in the atmosphere and minds of the characters.
I love the art style. Tillie Walden always makes amazing use of darker tones on our focal subjects. It draws the eyes outwards to look past the characters. She does a great job of directing our minds to take in the surroundings quietly like her own characters often do.
Synopsis
Bea is on the run. And then, she runs into Lou.
This chance encounter sends them on a journey through West Texas, where strange things follow them wherever they go. The landscape morphs into an unsettling world, a mysterious cat joins them, and they are haunted by a group of threatening men. To stay safe, Bea and Lou must trust each other as they are driven to confront buried truths. The two women share their stories of loss and heartbreak—and a startling revelation about sexual assault—culminating in an exquisite example of human connection.
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