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challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
An interesting look at childhoods packed with trauma. Not a particularly uplifting read, but interesting (I think this is a novel in verse, but am not sure since I listened to the audio). Content warnings for domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, sexual acts performed in front of children, homophobia, and forced institutionalization.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Outing, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Rape
Nonconsensual sex with a married partner, parents having sex in front of their childrenreadwithasherreid's review
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
WE THE ANIMALS is a semi-autobiographical debut written in vignettes. We follow a young Puerto Rican boy witnessing his family struggle through domestic abuse, alcoholism, financial hindrance, amongst other things. It is a raw, powerful study of humanity that packs a mighty punch in 128 pages. I highly implore you to view the list of trigger warnings I included, along with doing some additional research for any I may have forgotten.
TW/CWs: Child abuse, domestic abuse, homophobia, child abandonment/neglect, sexual assault, rape, violence, adult/minor relationship, sexual content, forced institutionalization, conversion therapy, self-harm, ableism, alcohol use/abuse, misogyny, sexism, suicidal ideations etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Self harm, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Bullying, Blood, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Ableism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
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