I am not normally a memoir reader but something about this book caught my eye, and I am so glad I took the chance and requested it. Wild Game is a fascinating examination of a mother-daughter relationship in all its complexities. It is a heartbreaking read and one that is quite difficult at times, but I was utterly sucked in.
It feels weird to review the things that happen in someone's life, so I will focus on things other than the content. The writing is brilliant, distant enough to make for a well-told story but close enough that the emotions are still there. There is just as much in what is not said in this book as there is on the page, and that creates a really powerful tone throughout. The mother-daughter dynamic is intriguing and intense, and that's really what powers the story moreso than the mother's affair.
Overall, if you like the sound of this book you should give it a try. It is thoughtfully written, deeply engaging and poignant, which is everything a good memoir should be.
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