Review of Seven at Two Past Five

[Stevie Lacy 1]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Seven at Two Past Five" by Tara Basi.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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What can I say about the novel Seven at Two Past Five? I enjoyed every word of this irreverent, absurd journey through a dark and dreary fantasy land.
Abi, an elderly button maker who loves rules and order, awakens from a sleep in which, for the first time in her long life, she did not have a nightmare but instead had a pleasant dream. She is pleased with that, but she soon learns that it was the worst thing that could have ever happened to her. She sets off on a journey to save herself from judgement.
Author Tara Basi constructs a world populated by a diverse cast of characters, ranging from the intriguing to the unsettling, enriching the narrative's texture. While the narrative arc culminates in a conclusion that may possess a degree of predictability, the journey itself is replete with engaging episodes and moments of sharp, satirical wit.
My favorite character was Zero. He starts off as a baby and grows as the day goes on. He has this laid back way of talking and he seems to take everything in stride. I actually did cry in some parts of the book, but for the most part I was laughing. My husband kept asking about the book because of how engrossed in it I was.
There is some harsh language and this book is not for people who are sensitive to works satirizing religion. If you don’t mind that, I believe you will find it enjoyable. I could tell right away this was written differently than most books I had read, but in a good way. I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars because I never noticed any typos and I enjoyed the book immensely. I will definitely be checking out the other books by Tara Basi.

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Seven at Two Past Five
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