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challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Characters were awful people. I know scenarios like these happen everyday across the world. And there is no way to dismantle the global infrastructure of patriarchy, which is a large part of this book’s frustration, but there wasn’t even one thing I could find likable about any of the characters. It’s damage upon damage. And it’s a story that can only continue to wreak damage for generations afterward. The truth is, any one of us can probably find ourselves in any of these characters’ shoes on our worst days, and as much as I hate this book, it’s also the genius of this book. So I upgrade it to a 3.5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail