Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

Docile by K. M. Szpara

1 review

renbot's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is a super powerful narrative about capitalism and societal/family expectations, and cycles of abuse. The characters start out in an incredibly abusive, unbalanced relationship,

Spoiler

but eventually they both recognize their failings and how they've been coerced into their positions, and they reconcile. Their relationship is incredibly unhealthy, but they work on it, and their compassion and devotion is super powerful in the end.

This isn't an uplifting story, but the conclusion of the story is powerful, and leaves you feeling hopeful for the characters' futures.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Terminal illness