This review is less about language misuse and more talking about how the book’s particular use of language (among other things) reflects a personality and worldview that the reviewer really hates

But is also an honest reflection of that worldview and one that maybe the author actually is in denial that he holds.

So he comes full circle to grudgingly appreciating it.

The author is a woman.

Thanks

She's saying it's a bad book, and she did not enjoy reading it.

What it talks about could be considered misuse of language or lack of skill.

Most people telling a story will try to make it more interesting. They choose words that evoke feeling. They skip boring events. They make situations sound dramatic. According to the article, this book did the opposite.

The article author suspected that the book did this on purpose, to make a point. But then she researched the book author and saw him say that he did not.