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emiliosandoz's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i feel like if i made my mother read this, she would blackout and die from how much she has in common with bonnie altmyer because i don't think she can stand looking in the mirror that long lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape
dawntin's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is an incredibly dark but memorable book. Like, major trigger warnings. Pretty much everyone in the book is damaged in some shape or form. Harley Altmyer is a sensitive and angry guy, which makes sense given his situation. Each kid in the Altmyer family displays how people deal with grief (or don’t) in the different stages of development. The characters are fleshed out in a way that makes them stick in your head after you’re done reading. The descriptions were great, and the plot was engaging and raw. I don’t like the ending, but I guess it’s realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Rape, Incest, and Sexual assault
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