greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book just didn't work for me. I didn't feel like I could connect with the main character, and I think it's because of Magary's kind of sardonic voice that doesn't let you get close and vulnerable. And that's fun in his other writing, but it wasn't for me here. Kind of formulaic for me too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Abandonment, and Confinement
Moderate: Violence, Animal death, Alcohol, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Blood, and Gun violence
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