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alylentz's review
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I appreciate what this is doing, but it simply didn't grip me the way other Emma Donoghue books have. I think the way she's woven history into her narrative here is impressive, but the characters and the narrative just weren't as strong as some of her other works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Sexism
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
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