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Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams

2 reviews

ghostlyprince's review

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Racism, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Brief mentions of stillborn births

cressida's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

McWilliams has crafted a wonderful story fills of trials and hope, and of different faiths blending through similar hearts. I loved this book, the imagery and characters are memorable and the message very timely. 

While the beginning was very slow, I am very glad I read on past chapter 12 to see the magnificent piece of writing this turned into. Faith plays heavily into this novel, and while I myself am not particularly religious I very much enjoyed it and even had parts resonate. This is one of those books where the characters feel real, and you see yourself in them. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Minor: Blood