Review: Grabs you at once and doesn't let go
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
The opening sentences of Deadlift draw the reader in right away: a man is holding an elevator aloft by a broken cable, and inside the elevator are his wife and her lover. What the heck?!!!The story of Deadlift is compelling on its own, but the structure puts it over the top. The narrative jumps back and forth in time and reveals itself through the perspective of different characters. The characterization is top-notch as we feel like we know who these people are very quickly. Harmon's story in particular is horrifying and heartbreaking.No spoilers here, just read it! 5 stars!