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dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Clumsy writing, odd pacing, unnatural dialogue and weak characterisation are barely held up by the plot - the only thing that kept me reading this frustrating book. But as it’s historical fiction the plot is the only thing that isn’t totally original. I will not be reading anything by this author again, her style aggravates me too much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Infertility, and Pedophilia
Minor: Abortion and Death of parent