Wow. I can definitely say this book was continuously interesting. I find Faber frequently used Isserley’s character to show developing “humanistic features”.
We see Isserley begin to develop a sense of guilt and regret for her actions of abduction and torture. Instead of being insensitive to this and not enjoying or getting pleasure from it, we begin to see her feel this new found remorse and even regret. Faber makes it seem like the loss of Vess is what sparks this regret development into her characterization. Like the loss of somebody who Isserley really cared about brought out this new side of her, one which made the feeling of regret or remorse relatable. Vess was an agent of change in this scenario as he brought these feelings to light within Isserely.
Later on when these feelings of begin to consume her and she makes the decision to take her own life, we continue to see humanistic traits evolve in her. By letting the last hitch hiker free, we again notice this recognition for others and a sense of compassion forming. These new appearing traits make Isserley become a more relatable character, as well as a character readings start to feel bad for due to her feelings of pain in her life being so strong that she feels ending her life is the only way to stop this pain and suffering.
This book was definitely interesting and continued to keep me guessing while reading. I really thought the way Faber developed Isserley’s character was wonderfully done.
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