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thewoodlandbookshelf's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Police brutality
dobbywobby's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I am a fan of Joyce Carol Oates and this book was excellent. I found the main character, Violet Rue to be very likeable and she has a lot of internal conflict throughout the story as she is continuously abused and mistreated while finding her way in the world. My only complaint is that I feel there is a lot of build up to the ending and I feel that the book ended too quickly. I expected a big BANG when I finished the novel and I got a medium sized Boom. If that makes sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual assault, and Murder
noahee's review
dark
tense
medium-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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Hate crime, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder