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challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.5
Regarding the actual read: Difficult read due to writing style, changes in narration not clearly delineated and you could be several pages into the next chapter before you would know which perspective you were looking through. Several times I would go back and start the chapter over so I could keep a grasp on the story line (abysmally fractured though it was).
Regarding content matter: absolutely traumatizing and dark following this wretched little tale. A frighteningly accurate depiction of raising a child with no structure in a toxic environment and the eventual outcome of the mental instability of said child. This is a recipe for creating a psychopath. This book left me feeling physically ill after reading it and gave me nightmares for days. Even 12 months after reading it I am disconcerted by it and it leaves a heavy feeling in my soul. 10/10 do NOT recommend.
Regarding content matter: absolutely traumatizing and dark following this wretched little tale. A frighteningly accurate depiction of raising a child with no structure in a toxic environment and the eventual outcome of the mental instability of said child. This is a recipe for creating a psychopath. This book left me feeling physically ill after reading it and gave me nightmares for days. Even 12 months after reading it I am disconcerted by it and it leaves a heavy feeling in my soul. 10/10 do NOT recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
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